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Severe mitral regurgitation noted on four-chamber apical view.
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Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) was performed showing an acute thrombosis of the bioprosthetic mitral valve with severe mitral stenosis and regurgitation exhibiting a mean gradient of 20.1 mmHg and valve area of 0.68 cm2 (Figure 1).
Four-chamber apical view of bioprosthetic mitral valve thrombosis.
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The valve was noted to have a massive amount of material on the ventricular side of each cusp (Figures 2 and 3) with pathology findings consistent with thrombosis.
Massive thrombus completely obstructing the bioprosthetic valve as seen in the postoperative photo.
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The valve was noted to have a massive amount of material on the ventricular side of each cusp (Figures 2 and 3) with pathology findings consistent with thrombosis.