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Journal of cardiac surgery
Sep, 2016;31 (9): 584-6.

Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome after cardiac surgery.

Kulkaew Belle Sukniam, Alan D Proia, Donald D Glower
Author Information
  1. Kulkaew Belle Sukniam: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
  2. Alan D Proia: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
  3. Donald D Glower: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
PMID: 27455170 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.12811

Abstract

We report a case of catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome in a patient following mitral valve replacement. The pathophysiology and management of this rare condition is discussed.

MeSH Term

Adult
Antibodies, Antiphospholipid
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Biomarkers
Contraindications
Delayed Diagnosis
Fatal Outcome
Female
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
Humans
Mitral Valve
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Postoperative Complications
Severity of Illness Index

Chemicals

Antibodies, Antiphospholipid
Biomarkers
Case Reports Journal Article

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