AI Article Synopsis
- Contemporary medicine has advanced artificial valves and surgical techniques to enable more patients to receive valve implants.
- Primary care and cardiology are now responsible for the long-term care of these patients, especially in preventing prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT).
- The case report emphasizes the need for consistent anticoagulation to prevent serious complications, illustrated by a case of significant thrombosis in a mechanical mitral valve.
Article Abstract
Contemporary medicine saw rapid development of artificial valves, as well as evolution of surgical techniques allowing their implantation in a growing number of patients. Primary care and cardiology offices are providing ongoing care for an increasing number of patients post valve surgery. One of the most crucial aspects of this ongoing care is prevention of prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT). Our case report illustrates the importance of maintaining effective anticoagulation at all times by presenting a case of massive prosthetic valve thrombosis of a mechanical mitral valve.
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