Published in: Georgian Medical Journal | Case Report | Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026)
Authors: Selman Dumani, Alessia Mehmeti, Saimir Kuci et al.
DOI: 10.66636/gmj.v1.i3.a173
Choosing the right prosthetic heart valve is one of the most consequential decisions in cardiac surgery. A case report published in the Georgian Medical Journal documents a sobering complication — early thrombosis of a bioprosthetic aortic valve — that underscores why this decision must never be taken lightly.
What Happened
The patient underwent aortic valve replacement with a bioprosthetic (tissue) valve — typically considered lower-risk for thrombosis than mechanical valves. However, the valve clotted early in the postoperative period, creating a life-threatening situation.
The Lesson for Surgeons and Cardiologists
This case challenges assumptions about the safety profile of bioprosthetic valves and highlights the importance of individualised patient assessment, optimal anticoagulation protocols, and vigilant postoperative monitoring — regardless of valve type.
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🔗 DOI: 10.66636/gmj.v1.i3.a173
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Published in: Georgian Medical Journal, Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026) — Surgical Innovation, Paediatrics, and Environmental Health
Open Access · CC BY 4.0 · ISSN 3088-4322
Original publication: Early bioprosthetic aortic valve thrombosis: why prosthesis selection should not be underestimated — a case report
Published in the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) — ISSN 3088-4322 — gmj.ge
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