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Thrombotic Occlusion of Bjork-Shiley Prosthetic Aortic Valve

Hospitalist, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, Wisconsin

Param Sharma, MD

Department of Cardiology, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, Wisconsin

Tahir Tak, MD, PhD

Department of Cardiology, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, Wisconsin

REPRINT REQUESTS: Tahir Tak, MD, PhD, Department of Cardiology, Marshfield Clinic, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449, Telephone: 715-387-5301, Fax: 715-389-4555, Email: tak.tahir{at}marshfieldclinic.org

Thrombotic occlusion of a prosthetic Bjork-Shiley valve is a potentially fatal complication. We present the case of a male, 62 years of age, diagnosed with thrombotic occlusion of prosthetic Bjork-Shiley aortic valve approximately 17 years post implantation. A brief review of the literature focusing on potential risk factors associated with the development of this condition and currently available diagnostic modalities used for evaluation and treatment are presented.

Key Words: Bjork-Shiley valve • Thrombosis • Valve prosthesis