A CASE OF RECURRENT OBSTRUCTIVE THROMBOSED MECHANICAL MITRAL VALVE AND THE ROLE OF THROMBOLYTIC THERAPY

Early recognition of obstructive thrombosed prosthetic heart valves (OTPHV) is crucial to prevent delays in treatment and avoid significant morbidity and mortality. Choice between surgery, thrombolysis and escalation of anticoagulation can be a challenge. A 69 year-old man with history of liver