Possible association of thrombotic, nonbacterial vegetations of the mitral ring-mitral annular calcium and stroke

Am J Cardiol. 1997 Jun 15;79(12):1712-5. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00233-6.

Abstract

Although numerous studies have shown an increased risk of stroke associated with mitral annular calcification, a direct link has rarely been demonstrated. We report the occurrence of long, pedunculated thrombi attached to the calcified mitral annulus in 3 patients who suffered from stroke, with resolution after anticoagulant and antithrombotic therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Calcinosis / complications*
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / etiology
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Mitral Valve / pathology*
  • Risk Factors
  • Thrombosis / etiology*