Key result
Coronary embolism in 26 patients frequently involved the left coronary system (65%) and was associated with aortic valve lesions (70%) and combined mitral and aortic valve disease (55%).
Population
26 patients with coronary embolism and valvular heart disease (6 autopsy confirmed, 20 clinically diagnosed)
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May prompt consideration of coronary embolism in AMI with valvular disease; leaves open need for prospective validation before practice change.
Observational (n=26)
Coronary embolism is an underdiagnosed cause of acute myocardial infarction in patients with valvular heart disease, often presenting atypically and frequently involving the left coronary system.
Charles et al. (1982) conducted an observational in Coronary embolism in valvular heart disease (n=26). Coronary embolism was evaluated. Coronary embolism in 26 patients frequently involved the left coronary system (65%) and was associated with aortic valve lesions (70%) and combined mitral and aortic valve disease (55%).
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