title: [Cerebral embolia in patients with prosthetic mechanic heart valves].
abstract: The review focuses on embolia of cerebral vessels in patients with prosthetic mechanic heart valves. The highest risk for embolia is observed in the first 3 months after the surgery, a frequency of embolia being dependent on the type and position of the artificial valve. Methods for prevention of post-surgery thromboembolic complications are considered.
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: D N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Dzhibladze
mesh_terms: D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D020766:Intracranial Embolism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors