Bioprosthetic Valve Thrombosis Versus Structural Failure

Bioprosthetic valve thrombosis (BPVT) is considered uncommon; this may be related to the fact that it is often unrecognized. Recent data suggest that BPVT responds to vitamin K antagonists, emphasizing the need for reliable diagnosis.This study sought to determine the diagnostic features of BPVT and to formulate a diagnostic model for BPVT.Cases of BPVT occurring between 1997 and 2013 were identified from the Mayo Clinic pathology database....