Possible Association of Thrombotic, Nonbacterial Vegetations of the Mitral Ring—Mitral Annular Calcium and Stroke

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 reso...

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 1997-06, Vol.79 (12), p.1712-1715
Main Authors: Eicher, Jean-Christophe, Soto, François-Xavier, DeNadai, Laurence, Ressencourt, Olivier, Falcon-Eicher, Sylvie, Giroud, Maurice, Louis, Pierre, Wolf, Jean-Eric
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Calcinosis - complications
Calcinosis - diagnostic imaging
Cardiology. Vascular system
Cerebrovascular Disorders - etiology
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Endocardial and cardiac valvular diseases
Female
Heart
Humans
Male
Medical research
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Mitral Valve - diagnostic imaging
Mitral Valve - pathology
Risk Factors
Stroke
Thrombosis - etiology
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(97)00233-6