Highlights coronary embolism as a rare cause of transmural myocardial infarction in patients with mechanical valves and atrial fibrillation.
Coronary embolism warrants consideration in transmural MI with mechanical mitral valves and AF; this single case leaves open questions on prevention and management.
Coronary embolism is a rare cause of transmural myocardial infarction. A 58‐year old female with mechanical mitral valve prosthesis and chronic atrial fibrillation who presented with anterolateral myocardial infraction is described. The etiologies, diagnosis, treatment dilemma and various management options are discussed. Cathet Cardiovasc Intervent 2002;57:367–370.
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