Title of article
A rare cause of myocardial infarction: coronary embolism in a patient with prosthetic mitral valve thrombosis
Author/Authors
Yuce, M. Gaziantep University - School of Medicine - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Yavuz, F. Gaziantep University - School of Medicine - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Cakici, M. Gaziantep University - School of Medicine - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Sari, I. Gaziantep University - School of Medicine - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Davutoglu, V. Gaziantep University - School of Medicine - Department of Cardiology, Turkey
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887
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888
Abstract
The incidence of systemic embolization with mechanical valves is 1% per year [1]. Most cases present as cerebrovascular events. As the incidence of mechanical valve surgery has increased in recent years, systemic thromboembolism has become an important problem. Although coronary embolism due to mechanical valve thrombosis is encountered rarely, it is an important and serious complication.
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Record number
2642485
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