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ACUTE PROSTHETIC AORTIC VALVE OBSTRUCTION LEADING TO FREE AORTIC INSUFFICIENCY ...

Introduction: Mechanical prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) and obstruction is a lifethreatening event. The significant morbidity and mortality associated with this condition warrants rapid diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Case report: A 66-year-old female patient with a history of aortic valve replacement 13 years before, was admitted to our intensive cardiac care unit with symptoms and signs of prosthetic ...