Bioprosthetic Valve Thrombosis while on a Novel Oral Anticoagulant for Atrial Fibrillation

Autor: Regis Fernandes, Rebecca C. Chester, Marissa O'Callaghan, Justin Z. Lee, Fadi Shamoun, Caleb Scheckel
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: CASE : Cardiovascular Imaging Case Reports
ISSN: 2468-6441
DOI: 10.1016/j.case.2017.11.002
Popis: Graphical abstract
Highlights • BPVT occurred while on a DOAC for treatment of AF. • Echocardiographic and pathologic images of BPVT are shown. • The definition of NVAF is not uniform in clinical trials or guidelines. • The optimal anticoagulation strategy for BPV and AF is unclear. • Caution is advised in using DOACs for AF in patients with BPVs.
Databáze: OpenAIRE