Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis of a bioprosthetic valve: Questions to ponder before replacement of the valve

J Card Surg. 2020 May;35(5):1142-1144. doi: 10.1111/jocs.14536. Epub 2020 Apr 10.

Abstract

Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) of bioprosthetic valves is extremely rare. We report a 67-year-old lady with early bioprosthetic "failure" that at reoperation was proven to be NBTE. The choice of a prosthesis in this condition may have implications for patients' late clinical course.

Keywords: bioprosthetic valve; nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Valve / pathology
  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery
  • Bioprosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Calcinosis / surgery
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Endocarditis, Non-Infective / diagnostic imaging
  • Endocarditis, Non-Infective / etiology*
  • Endocarditis, Non-Infective / pathology
  • Endocarditis, Non-Infective / surgery*
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Prosthesis Failure*
  • Reoperation
  • Replantation

Supplementary concepts

  • Aortic Valve, Calcification of