Abstract:Introduction:
Aberrant cardiac structures reported on echocardiography include aberrant papillary muscles, accessory chordae tendineae, ventricular bands, and accessory mitral valve tissue. These usually present with conduction abnormality, obstruction, and heart failure. We report a diagnostic dilemma with a structurally anomalous chord noted on the echocardiogram presenting as recurrent stroke.
Case:
A 70 year old man presented with complaints of left… Show more
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