Key result
Thrombosis of Björk-Shiley mitral prostheses occurred in 12 of 224 patients (5.4%) at a mean of 17 months post-surgery, presenting with absent opening clicks and requiring immediate valve replacement.
Population
224 patients discharged after Björk-Shiley mitral valve replacement, of which 12 presented with thrombosis…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
up to 4.5 years
Authors
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Absent opening clicks warrant urgent evaluation for Björk-Shiley mitral thrombosis; this cohort leaves open optimal anticoagulation strategies.
Observational (n=224)
Early clinical recognition and prompt surgical intervention are critical for survival in patients with thrombosed Björk-Shiley mitral prostheses.
Copans et al. (1980) conducted an observational in Björk-Shiley mitral valve replacement (n=224). Björk-Shiley mitral valve replacement was evaluated on Thrombosis of mitral prostheses. Thrombosis of Björk-Shiley mitral prostheses occurred in 12 of 224 patients (5.4%) at a mean of 17 months post-surgery, presenting with absent opening clicks and requiring immediate valve replacement.
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