A 31-year-old woman with a mechanical aortic valve for congenital aortic stenosis presented to the cardiology clinic for preconception counseling. After experiencing an acute stroke 4 weeks prior, she was subsequently discovered to have prosthetic valve thrombosis requiring replacement of the aortic valve. We discuss her clinical course and preconception considerations.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10715951 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.102045 | DOI Listing |
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