Case report reveals acute stroke from embolism in a 36-year-old after mitral valve replacement, suggesting further monitoring post-surgery.
A 36-year-old female developed an acute stroke due to a nonthrombotic biological native valve embolism following mitral valve replacement for severe rheumatic mitral stenosis. The organic embolus was successfully removed from the internal carotid artery bifurcation via mechanical thrombectomy.
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