An unusual cause of stroke in an older patient

The case of an older patient admitted with an acute stroke in the presence of atrial fibrillation is presented. Subsequent transthoracic echocardiography and advanced imaging suggested the diagnosis of a large papillary fibroelastoma on the anterior mitral valve leaflet (AML). The patient underwent...

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Published in:BMJ Case Reports 2010, Vol.2010
Main Authors: Qureshi, A, Odongo, E, McWilliams, E T
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:The case of an older patient admitted with an acute stroke in the presence of atrial fibrillation is presented. Subsequent transthoracic echocardiography and advanced imaging suggested the diagnosis of a large papillary fibroelastoma on the anterior mitral valve leaflet (AML). The patient underwent surgical resection and made an excellent clinical recovery.
ISSN:1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr.11.2009.2476