Anaemia - Haemolytic Anaemia - Prosthetic Valve Haemolysis Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of valve replacement surgery can result in prosthetic valve haemolysis.
A
Both Bioprosthetic and Metallic Valves.
2
Q
Pathophysiology of Prosthetic Valve Haemolysis.
A
Turbulence around valve and collision of RBCs with implanted valve cause breakdown.
3
Q
Management of Prosthetic Valve Haemolysis (4).
A
- Monitoring.
- Oral Iron.
- Blood Transfusion - Severe.
- Revision Surgery.