Embolic thrombus on mitral anulus calcification

Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : Official Publication of the American Society of Echocardiography
H R MalaterreP Djiane

Abstract

Embolic thrombus on mitral anulus calcification (MAC) was demonstrated in an 83-year-old woman with retinal embolism. Mitral anulus calcification has been associated with a significant increase of stroke in elderly people. Atrial fibrillation and calcific emboli have been reported, and embolic thrombus by MAC may be another potential cause.

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