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  • Title: Streptokinase thrombolysis of a chronically thrombosed mitral prosthetic valve.
    Author: Gagnon RM, Beaudet R, Lemire J, Carignan L, Guimond C, Cousineau G.
    Journal: Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn; 1984; 10(1):5-10. PubMed ID: 6713534.
    Abstract:
    Thrombus obstruction of a prosthetic heart valve is usually treated surgically. We report a well-documented case of an obstructed mitral prosthetic valve where fibrinolytic treatment was successful. Furthermore the thrombus formation probably had occurred 6 months earlier. Thus fibrinolysis appears to be a safe alternative to surgery although late occurrence of thrombosis may be possible.
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