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Case Reports
Transient obstruction of the mitral valve by a massive thrombus complicating percutaneous valvuloplasty.
- A W Chan, K Lohavanichbutr, B Munt, and J G Webb.
- Interventional Cardiology, St. PaulOs Hospital, 502Eth 1160 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2E8, Canada. webb@providencehealth.bc.ca
- J Invasive Cardiol. 2000 Jun 1; 12 (6): 324-6.
AbstractPercutaneous transseptal mitral valvuloplasty was attempted in a patient with severe rheumatic mitral stenosis. Introduction of the balloon into the left atrium resulted in thrombotic occlusion of the mitral valve. Circulatory arrest ensued. The thrombus was disrupted during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Thrombolysis was administered and the patient recovered uneventfully.
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