"The majority of cases of acute mesenteric ischemia are the result of acute arterial occlusion resulting from embolization from the heart. Risk factors include dysrhythmias (particularly atrial fibrillation), atherosclerosis, valvular heart disease, and recent myocardial infarction." -emDocs

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Giselle Falconi, MD @GFalconi · 5 years ago
Giselle is passionate about health care disparities, interprofessional education and culturally competent care. She is originally from Peru and is interested in pursuing a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine after residency. https://twitter.com/gfalconi_md
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