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THE ROLE OF EUSTACHIAN VALVE AND PATENT FORAMEN OVALE ON SUDDEN DEATH

Asirdizer M., Tatlisumak T.

Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine, 2006; 13(5): 262-7.

ABSTRACT:

Sudden unexpected cardiac death is the leading cause of death in industrialized countries. Patent foramen ovale and eustachian valve are two of cardiac diseases and they may be associated with clinical disorders as embolism, stroke, plathypnea–orthodeoxia syndrome, carcinoid heart disease, atrial flutter and endocarditis.

In this study, it is aimed to review the literature for roles of patent foramen ovale and eustachian valve on the causes of sudden deaths.

Key words: Patent foramen ovale, eustachian valve, sudden death.

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