The Occurrence of Leucocyte-platelet Thrombosis in Rheumatic Carditis
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چکیده
Leucocyte-platelet thrombi, involving the smaller branches of the coronary blood vessels, have been found in the hearts of patients with active rheumatic fever and rheumatic carditis. A consistent correlation has been observed between the existence of these vascular lesions and the presence of typical Aschoff bodies. It is suggested that these cellular thrombi may play a role in the pathogenesis of rheumatic carditis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of Experimental Medicine
دوره 94 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1951