Figure 5From: Early post-operative thrombosis of the prosthetic mitral valve in patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia 2D-TEE performed 12 weeks post-operatively. Complete resolution of the thrombus formations with normal leaflet appearance of the prosthetic mitral valve. (arrows). (This was accompanied by normal artificial valve function with a mean diastolic mitral gradient of 3.8 mmHg.).Back to article page