Thrombosis of mechanical mitral valve prosthesis during pregnancy: An ongoing “saga” in need of comprehensive solutions

Authors

  • Ahmed Mahgoub Aswan Heart Centre (AHC), Aswan, Egypt
  • Susy Kotit Aswan Heart Centre (AHC), Aswan, Egypt
  • Karim Bakry Aswan Heart Centre (AHC), Aswan, Egypt
  • Ahmed Magdy Aswan Heart Centre (AHC), Aswan, Egypt
  • Hatem Hosny Aswan Heart Centre (AHC), Aswan, Egypt
  • Magdi Yacoub Aswan Heart Centre (AHC), Aswan, Egypt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21542/gcsp.2020.32

Abstract

Emergency treatment for thrombosed mechanical valve prothesis during pregnancy is not uncommon in low- and middle-income countries. The presence of a mechanical valve continues to be an important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. There is a pressing need for increasing awareness and feasible solutions for this huge problem. We here describe four patients who needed emergency treatment for thrombosis of mechanical valve prothesis during pregnancy and review the evolving comprehensive strategies for dealing with this issue.

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Published

2020-12-30

Issue

Vol. 2020 No. 3 (2020)

Section

Images in cardiology

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