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Acute Renal Infarction Secondary to Calcific Embolus from Mitral Annular Calcification

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
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  1. University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine (United States)
We report a case of a 62-year-old man who presented with right groin pain who subsequently was found to have a renal infarct secondary to calcific embolus from mitral annular calcification on CT and angiography. We briefly review the literature and discuss the importance of this entity in clinical practice.
OSTI ID:
21608681
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 34; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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