Massive Left Atrial Calcification Associated with Mitral Valve Replacement
Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
;
: 151-153, 2010.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-187777
ABSTRACT
Calcification of the left atrium can be observed in patients with a long-lasting rheumatic heart disease. However, massive calcification of the atrial wall, so called porcelain or coconut atrium is very rare and has been generally reported only as incidental radiographic findings. We report a case of massive and firm calcifications at the left atrium in patient who underwent mitral valve replacement.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Rheumatic Heart Disease
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Cocos
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Dental Porcelain
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Heart Atria
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Mitral Valve
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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