Publication Type : Journal Article
Thematic Areas : Medical Sciences
Publisher : Kerala Heart Journal,
Source : Kerala Heart Journal, Volume 6, Issue 2 (2016)
Url : http://keralaheartjournal.in/ojs/index.php/KHJ/article/view/122/134
Keywords : Anticoagulation for PHV in Pregnancy, Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis, Surgical management for PHV thrombosis
Campus : Kochi
School : School of Medicine
Center : Amrita Institute of Medical Science
Department : C. V. T. S, Medical Education
Verified : Yes
Year : 2016
Abstract : Effective anticoagulation is critical in patients with prosthetic heart valve [PHV], but remains challenging in pregnancy because both oral anticoagulation and heparin are associated with important fetal and maternal risks. Herein we report a case of 23-year-old pregnant woman presented with PHV thrombosis during late second trimester and complicated by Immune mediated thrombocytopenia.She underwent Redo MVR [25mm CE Perimount Plus Pericardial Bioprosthetic valve] + LSCS. Peri operatively she was managed with Platelet transfusions/ Immunoglobulins/ Steroid pulse therapy and recovered well.
Cite this Research Publication : Rajesh Jose, Dr. Praveen Varma, and Agarwal, G., “Prosthetic heart valve thrombosis in pregnancy”, Kerala Heart Journal, vol. 6, no. 2, 2016.