A section of valve is seen stained with the Braun and Brenn technique. What do you see? 3. What is cause of hematuria? 4. What other complications might ensue?
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Cardiovascular Unit - Case 7:

FIGURE 2.  A modified Gram stain from a section of the valve is shown here.  What do you see?  What is cause of hematuria?  What other complications might ensue?