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Mobile thrombus originating from densely calcified mitral annulus with cerebral embolism

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Mitral annular calcification (MAC) has been considered a predisposition and an association of thrombo-embolic disease. Superimposed thrombus on MAC is under-appreciated as a potential cause of systemic thrombo-embolism. This report describes an elderly gentleman, who had recurrent cerebral embolism and in one of the episodes, a large mobile thrombus was detected on the ventricular surface of calcified mitral annulus. The thrombus disappeared after initiation of anti-coagulation.

Source: Indian Heart Journal

DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2016.02.014

Authors: Jagdish C. Mohan, Madhu Shukla, Vishwas Mohan, Arvind Sethi

Institutions: Fortis Healthcare, Fortis Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $360