MCQ : Echo-02
70-year-old male, recent onset dyspnea.
What do you see in particular about this mechanical mitral valve?
A) Pannus
B) Thrombosis
C) Vegetation
D) Hyperechogenic mass
Right answer is: B) Thrombosis.
This is a case of prosthetic mitral valve thrombosis with a complete block of only one disc. Differentiation between thrombosis and pannus is difficult.
The recent onset of dyspnoea, embolism or subtherapeutic anticoagulation are indicative of prosthetic valve thrombosis.
