Rapid Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve Failure after Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device Support
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf.1861Keywords:
mechanical circulatory support, bioprosthetic mitral valve, thrombosis, left ventricular assist device, transcatheter valveAbstract
The technique of mechanical circulatory support or the site of cannulation may affect transvalvular flow. We describe early failure of a mitral bioprosthesis in a patient with temporary left ventricular assist device support, likely from thrombosis. Salvage with transcatheter mitral valve replacement was attempted. Temporary mechanical circulatory support strategies that maximize flow across a new bioprosthesis should be sought to avoid early valvular thrombosis.
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