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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| description | <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 valvular strand, giving a peculiar serpentine appearance to the mitral valve is described. This mitral valvular strand was the only explanation for an episode of cerebral embolism, presenting with a transient right sided hemiparesis.</p> <p>It is proposed that a randomized study involving combined treatment with aspirin and clopidogrel is warranted in young patients with valvular strands, presenting with a first episode of cerebral embolism.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0a19c802a6874f88872d62cae11d4ae12022-12-21T20:55:23ZengBMCCardiovascular Ultrasound1476-71202011-02-0191710.1186/1476-7120-9-7The serpentine mitral valve and cerebral embolismKer James<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 valvular strand, giving a peculiar serpentine appearance to the mitral valve is described. This mitral valvular strand was the only explanation for an episode of cerebral embolism, presenting with a transient right sided hemiparesis.</p> <p>It is proposed that a randomized study involving combined treatment with aspirin and clopidogrel is warranted in young patients with valvular strands, presenting with a first episode of cerebral embolism.</p>http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/9/1/7 |
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