Thrombotic aortic restenosis after transapical SAPIEN valve implantation

J Card Surg. 2014 Mar;29(2):204-8. doi: 10.1111/jocs.12275. Epub 2013 Dec 13.

Abstract

We describe a patient previously implanted with a SAPIEN Edwards valve by the transapical approach, who subsequently experienced a valve thrombosis. The literature on this subject is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anticoagulants / administration & dosage
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / etiology*
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery*
  • Aspirin / administration & dosage
  • Bioprosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Clopidogrel
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Heparin / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prosthesis Failure*
  • Recurrence
  • Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Thrombosis / drug therapy*
  • Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Ticlopidine / administration & dosage
  • Ticlopidine / analogs & derivatives
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Heparin
  • Clopidogrel
  • Ticlopidine
  • Aspirin