Early Perceval Valve Thrombosis

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal's area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Very good

Abstract & Keywords

Q: Are all required components included in the abstract? Are the keywords appropriately chosen?

A: Excellent

Goal

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A: Very good

Structure

Q: Is the paper's structure coherent? Is it in coherence with the goal of the paper?

A: Very good

Tools and Methods

Q: Are the methods the author uses adequate and well used?

A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Very good

Comments:

The case description is adequate. The report is well supported with briefly explained figures. The Discussion highlights the importance of echocardiographic investigation after aortic valve replacement (AVR) in patients with abnormal post-operative course. It also throws light on the good correlation between trans-esophageal echocardiographic examination (TEE) and surgical findings.

Literature

Q: Does the author utilize relevant literature?

A: Very good

Author's knowledge

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A: Very good

Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Very good

Writing style

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A: Very good

Further comments on the paper

Comments: This case report presents the case of 67-year-old male patient with early thrombosis of a sutureless Perceval valve after aortic valve replacement (AVR). The report holds significance as this case of Perceval valve thrombosis was diagnosed on the 3rd day, which is an extremely rare occurrence. As per the literature, the largest study (n=47) of Perceval valve thrombosis reported a diagnosis of 36-1247 days.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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