| Lambl's excrescences: a rare cause of stroke. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21053748 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Cardiogenic cerebral embolism is believed to be responsible over 25% of all ischemic strokes. Since 1856, Lambl's description of small excrescences on the aortic valves has attracted widespread attention and controversy. With the increasing use of transesophageal echocardiography, ever-increasing valvular strands are being detected. The case is presented of a cardioembolic stroke secondary to Lambl's excrescences in a 59-year-old man. In addition, the current concepts regarding the importance of recognizing these valvular strands are discussed, and a brief review of the topic is provided. |
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Authors:
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Jagadeesh K Kalavakunta; Prashanth Peddi; Viswaroop Bantu; Hemasri Tokala; Mihas Kodenchery |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of heart valve disease Volume: 19 ISSN: 0966-8519 ISO Abbreviation: J. Heart Valve Dis. Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-08 Completed Date: 2010-12-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9312096 Medline TA: J Heart Valve Dis Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 669-70 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Kalamazoo, MI, USA. jkalavakunta@gmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anticoagulants
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therapeutic use Aortic Valve / pathology*, ultrasonography* Echocardiography, Transesophageal Humans Male Middle Aged Recurrence / prevention & control Stroke / diagnosis*, etiology*, prevention & control Warfarin / therapeutic use |
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0/Anticoagulants; 81-81-2/Warfarin |
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