Publication

Symptomatic mechanical heart valve thrombosis: high morbidity and mortality despite successful treatment options

Journal Paper/Review - Mar 10, 2001

Units
PubMed
Doi

Citation
Bollag L, Turina F, Dubach P, PrĂȘtre R, Oechslin E, Rickli H, Linka A, Vogt P, Attenhofer Jost C, Jenni R. Symptomatic mechanical heart valve thrombosis: high morbidity and mortality despite successful treatment options. Swiss Med Wkly 2001; 131:109-16.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Swiss Med Wkly 2001; 131
Publication Date
Mar 10, 2001
Issn Print
1424-7860
Pages
109-16
Brief description/objective

Recommendations for treatment of mechanical prosthetic heart valve thrombosis (PVT) include systemic thrombolysis and/or reoperation. Data on complications and outcome are limited.