title: Stroke as a complication of mitral valve prolapse.
abstract: A patient with mitral valve prolapse had two minor strokes after she stopped taking oral anticoagulants. While routine oral anticoagulant therapy is not indicated for mitral valve prolapse, such therapy is strongly recommended when this condition is accompanied by stroke.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants