Bioprosthetic valve (BPV) thrombosis is considered a relatively rare clinical entity. Yet a
more recent analysis involving a more systematic echocardiographic follow-up, the advent of …

Surgical valve replacement is a time-tested modality of treatment in patients with significant
valvular heart disease. Bioprosthetic valves (BPVs) are preferred among certain patients …

The continuous exposure to blood components, including pro-oxidants, makes the blood
vessel wall susceptible to oxidative stress and free-radical-mediated reactions. The aim of …