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SUBMITTER: Sharma H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7266867 | biostudies-literature | 2020
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Sharma Harish H Vetrugno Vincenzo V Ludman Peter P
Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine 20200527
<b>Background:</b> Bioprosthetic valve thrombosis (BPVT) is a rare but recognized complication causing valve dysfunction. In subacute valve thrombosis, systemic oral anticoagulation is recommended. However, there is little data comparing the efficacy of warfarin and novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) therapy in this setting. <b>Case Summary:</b> A patient developed subacute BPVT 11 years post-implantation. The patient was initially treated with warfarin for a period of 6 months, with limited effect ...[more]