Embolization from biological prosthetic aortic root

European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging

1 June 2006
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Abstract

Abstract

The transesophageal echocardiography of a 56-year-old woman admitted with anterior myocardial infarction and stroke showed extensive thrombosis in a biological prosthetic aortic root; the patient had discontinued oral anticoagulants three months before.

Contributors

Monica Anselmino
Monica Anselmino

Author

Torino North Emergency San Giovanni Bosco Turin , Italy