Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement in a Patient With Severe Hemophilia A

CARDIAC SURGERY PRESENTS a major hemostatic challenge for a multitude of reasons, particularly in patients suffering from congenital or acquired hemostatic disorders. Acknowledging that, evidence from the literature suggests that cardiac surgery can be performed safely in this patient population.1,2 Moreover, minimally invasive approaches have shown potential for reduced rates of postoperative bleeding.3 The authors present the case of a patient with severe hemophilia A and severe aortic regurgitation secondary to infective endocarditis who was managed successfully with aortic valve replacement through an anterior right thoracotomy.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research