Lambl's Excrescences: A Rare Cause of Stroke

作者:Kalayakunta Jagadeesh K*; Peddi Prashanth; Bantu Viswaroop; Tokala Hemasri; Kodenchery Mihas
来源:Journal of Heart Valve Disease, 2010, 19(5): 669-670.

摘要

Cardiogenic cerebral embolism is believed to be responsible over 25% of all ischemic strokes. Since 1856, Lambl's description of small excrescences on the aortic valves has attracted widespread attention and controversy. With the increasing use of transesophageal echocardiography, ever-increasing valvular strands are being detected.
The case is presented of a cardioembolic stroke secondary to Lambl's excrescences in a 59-year-old man. In addition, the current concepts regarding the importance of recognizing these valvular strands are discussed, and a brief review of the topic is provided.

  • 出版日期2010-9