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.