Anaemia - Haemolytic Anaemia - Prosthetic Valve Haemolysis

Question 1

Which type of valve replacement surgery can result in prosthetic valve haemolysis.

Answer 1

Both Bioprosthetic and Metallic Valves.

Question 2

Pathophysiology of Prosthetic Valve Haemolysis.

Answer 2

Turbulence around valve and collision of RBCs with implanted valve cause breakdown.

Question 3

Management of Prosthetic Valve Haemolysis (4).

Answer 3

1. Monitoring.
2. Oral Iron.
3. Blood Transfusion - Severe.
4. Revision Surgery.