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