| Valvular heart disease, infected valves and prosthetic heart valves. | |
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PMID: 2405624 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The major causes of systemic embolism from valvular heart disease (mitral, aortic and mitral valve prolapse), prosthetic valves (both mechanical and tissue valves) and infected valves (endocarditis) are reviewed from the standpoint of their incidence and complications. Recommendations for therapy with anticoagulants or other antithrombotic therapy are set forth following the guidelines recently provided by the Second American College of Chest Physicians Conference on Antithrombotic Therapy. Adherence to these recommendations can significantly decrease the risk of systemic embolism in patients with these valvular heart problems. |
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Authors:
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J E Dalen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of cardiology Volume: 65 ISSN: 0002-9149 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Cardiol. Publication Date: 1990 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-03-15 Completed Date: 1990-03-15 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0207277 Medline TA: Am J Cardiol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 29C-31C Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson 85724. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Embolism
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drug therapy,
epidemiology*,
etiology,
prevention & control Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications*, drug therapy Heart Valve Diseases / complications*, drug therapy Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects* Humans Incidence Risk Factors |
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