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Am J Cardiol
; 79(12): 1712-5, 1997 Jun 15.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9202375
RESUMO
Although numerous studies have shown an increased risk of stroke associated with mitral annular calcification, a direct link has rarely been demonstrated. We report the occurrence of long, pedunculated thrombi attached to the calcified mitral annulus in 3 patients who suffered from stroke, with resolution after anticoagulant and antithrombotic therapy.