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Antithrombotic therapy after heart valve intervention: a review of mechanisms, evidence and current guidance
Mar 12, 2024
Cardiac surgeon Norman Briffa discusses anti-thrombotic strategies post valve intervention, exploring challenges and guidelines. They delve into thrombus formation on valve prostheses, personalized anticoagulation therapy, and the challenges of NOACs for patients with mechanical heart valves.
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- Understanding different anti-coagulation needs for mechanical and bioprosthetic heart valves post intervention.
- Recognizing diverse mechanisms leading to thrombus formation in heart valves, influenced by valve type and environmental factors.
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Importance of Reviewing Antithrombotic Therapy After Valve Intervention
The podcast delves into the significance of reviewing antithrombotic therapy after valve intervention, highlighting the increasing number of patients undergoing heart valve interventions, both surgically and transcatheter procedures. With a surge in valve repairs and replacements, understanding the various types of heart valve interventions becomes crucial due to the multitude of available anti-coagulants and anti-platelet agents, making it a topic of paramount importance.
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