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Spontaneous calcific cerebral embolization revealing a calcified rheumatic mitral stenosis: a case report
ConclusionSpontaneous calcified cerebral emboli secondary to mitral valve leaflet calcifications is an extremely rare condition. Replacement of the valve is the only option to prevent recurrent emboli and outcomes are still to be determined.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - June 18, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Non-Vitamin K Antagonists versus Warfarin in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Bioprosthetic Valves: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Patients with bioprosthetic heart valves and valve repair with concomitant atrial fibrillation are at an increased risk of thromboembolic events.1-5 Until recently, there was a paucity of randomized data to guide the optimal anticoagulation strategy in this patient population. In a prior meta-analysis of 4 randomized studies in patients with atrial fibrillation and valvular heart disease, excluding significant mitral stenosis and mechanical valves, there was a significant reduction in the risk of stroke or systemic embolism with non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) vs.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - October 7, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Rhanderson Cardoso, Caique M.P. Ternes, Gustavo B. Justino, Amanda Fernandes, Ana Vitoria Rocha, Leonardo Knijnik, Andre d'Avila, Renato D. Lopes Tags: Clinical Research Study Source Type: research

Oral Anticoagulation.
CONCLUSION: The evidence base for anticoagulation over a time frame of several years is inadequate at present, and direct comparative data for the different types of NOAC are not yet available. PMID: 30602410 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Deutsches Arzteblatt International - January 5, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Dtsch Arztebl Int Source Type: research

Reoperation on aortic disease in patients with previous aortic valve surgery.
CONCLUSION: To reduce the aortic adverse events after first aortic valve surgery, it is necessary to actively treat and strictly follow-up patients with previous aortic operation especially patients with Marfan syndrome and rheumatic heart disease. PMID: 24034099 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Chinese Medical Journal - September 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Sun XG, Zhang L, Yu CT, Qian XY, Chang Q Tags: Chin Med J (Engl) Source Type: research