Bioprosthetic valve thrombosis is an extremely rare event, therefore, long-term anticoagulation can be avoided. There is limited experience in the diagnosis and treatment of such a situation. We present the case of a patient with a porcine mitral bioprosthesis who presented with acute pulmonary edema, likely secondary to obstructive valve thrombosis. A favorable outcome was observed after conservative anticoagulant treatment.
Keywords: Anticoagulants; Bioprosthesis; Contraceptives; Echocardiography; Mitral valve insufficiency; Thrombosis; hormonal; oral; transesophageal.
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