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DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1371392
Visualization of Thrombosis on a Prosthetic Pulmonary Valve Using Electrocardiogram-Gated Multidetector Computed Tomography
Publikationsverlauf
04. Oktober 2013
23. Dezember 2013
Publikationsdatum:
26. März 2014 (online)


Abstract
We report a case of prosthetic valve thrombosis in an 18-year-old man. Total surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot was performed at 3 years of age. At the age of 18, he underwent pulmonary valve replacement because of exacerbating pulmonary trunk obstruction. After surgery, valve malfunction was suspected. We attempted to employ electrocardiogram (ECG)-gated multidetector computed tomography (MDCT). The stuck valve was clearly visualized together with a thrombus within. Thrombolytic therapy was undertaken on these findings. ECG-gated MDCT allowed us to make a definitive diagnosis of valve thrombosis as the cause of valve malfunction, which led us to avoid surgical reintervention.