The serpentine mitral valve and cerebral embolism

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Valvular strands, well-delineated filiform masses, attached to cardiac valve edges are associated with cerebral embolism and stroke. Strokes, caused by emboli from valvular strands, tend to occur among younger persons.</p> <p>In this case report a val...

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Main Author: Ker James
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/9/1/7