The serpentine mitral valve and cerebral embolism

Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Case Report

James Ker¹ 

[1] Department of Physiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa, PO Box 24318, 0031, Gesina, Pretoria, South Africa;

关键词: Aspirin;    Mitral Valve;    Clopidogrel;    Infective Endocarditis;    Transesophageal Echocardiography;   

DOI  :  10.1186/1476-7120-9-7

 received in 2011-02-13, accepted in 2011-02-27,  发布年份 2011

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

Valvular strands, well-delineated filiform masses, attached to cardiac valve edges are associated with cerebral embolism and stroke. Strokes, caused by emboli from valvular strands, tend to occur among younger persons.In this case report a valvular strand, giving a peculiar serpentine appearance to the mitral valve is described. This mitral valvular strand was the only explanation for an episode of cerebral embolism, presenting with a transient right sided hemiparesis.It is proposed that a randomized study involving combined treatment with aspirin and clopidogrel is warranted in young patients with valvular strands, presenting with a first episode of cerebral embolism.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
© Ker; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2011