Cardioliths in 19th century medical literature
During 19th century the term “cardiolith” was widely used to describe a cluster of cardiac entities that could cause sudden death. Blood clots, polypoid growths, microorganisms and inflammation were implicated. Scientists of the era described formations that could enter any heart chamber after havin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125924928/view |