Mitral valve prolapse and thromboembolic disease in pregnancy: a case report.
Mitral valve prolapse is usually a benign condition, however, serious complications have been reported to be associated with it. A report of retinal artery occlusion associated with mitral valve prolapse and pregnancy is presented.
Bergh
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PA
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ 07039.
Hollander
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Gregori
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CA
Breen
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JL
D000328:Adult; D001241:Aspirin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D004176:Dipyridamole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004617:Embolism / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse / Q000150:complications*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular; D012161:Retinal Artery; D015356:Retinal Artery Occlusion / Q000209:etiology*
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D004176:Dipyridamole; D001241:Aspirin