Rapidly Progressive and Catastrophic Calciphylaxis After Mechanical Valve Replacement: An Anticoagulation Dilemma.

ABSTRACT: Warfarin is the only approved anticoagulant after mechanical valve replacement, but it is a well described risk factor for calciphylaxis among patients with end-stage kidney disease. Our patient with end-stage kidney disease rapidly developed calciphylaxis after dual mechanical valve replacement in association with warfarin initiation, posing significant challenges in clinical management and a fatal outcome. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

SUBMITTER: Nyembo PF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9666739 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature