Catastrophic thrombosis of porcine aortic bioprostheses

Ann Thorac Surg. 1990 Nov;50(5):817-9. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(90)90695-3.

Abstract

Hemodynamically critical thrombotic stenosis of porcine bioprosthetic valves in the aortic position without thrombotic predisposition is rare. Two patients at our institution abruptly manifested thrombotic stenosis of porcine bioprosthetic valves in the aortic position within 3 months of implantation without apparent predisposing factors. Clinicians should consider this rare but catastrophic complication in the appropriate setting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aortic Valve
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / etiology*
  • Bioprosthesis*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Thrombosis / etiology*