3-3-2 Anticoagulant intensification
Successful response to anticoagulant intensification was obtained in 3
(20%) episodes; two in non-obstructive and one in obstructive valve
dysfunction, respectively. Partial response was observed in 8 (53.3%)
episodes. Ineffective response was seen in 4 (26.6%), of which 2
underwent a subsequent surgery and the other two patients remained on
anticoagulant and medical therapy. The mean of hospital stay was 12.5 ±
8 days.