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A member asked:

What are effects pulmonary embolisms have on the mitral valve?

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Dr. Richard Sanders answered

None: A pulmonary embolus does not affect the mitral valve.

Dr Elton agreed

Answered 3/6/2015

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Dr. MOHEY Saleh answered

None: No efect on mitral valve.

Dr Szawaluk agreed

Answered 10/29/2012

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