Vol 62, No 6 (2005)
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Published online: 2005-12-12
Intravascular hemolysis after multiple valvular replacement procedures - a case raport
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.81620
Kardiol Pol 2005;62(6):571-573.
Abstract
Intravascular hemolysis after multiple valvular replacement procedures - a case raport: A case of an intravascular hemolysis after multiple aortic and mitral valves replacement is described. Hemolysis was observed after second and third operation of mitral valve prosthesis due to prosthesis dysfunction - paravalvular leak. We discuss the possibilities of treatment, difficulties in decision making in a patient who is in good condition but hemolysis is clinically significant, not amenable to conventional treatment and there is an increased risk of another operation.
Keywords: valve replacement - intravascular hemolysis