Thrombus straddling an atrial septal defect: surgical prevention of massive pulmonary and systemic embolization

Igor E Konstantinov; Pankaj Saxena; Ruth Blackham; Trenton Barrett; Chris Finn; Mark A J Newman

Thrombus straddling an atrial septal defect: surgical prevention of massive pulmonary and systemic embolization

Igor E Konstantinov, Pankaj Saxena, Ruth Blackham, Trenton Barrett, Chris Finn, Mark A J Newman

UWA Medical School

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Abstract

A large thrombus entrapped in an atrial septal defect is a rare condition that can lead to life-threatening systemic and pulmonary embolization. The use of thrombolysis may prove dangerous to the patient. Herein, we describe the emergency surgical management that contributed to a successful outcome in a 67-year-old man who was found to have a 23-cm-long thrombus across an atrial septal defect.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	475-6
Number of pages	2
Journal	Texas Heart Institute Journal
Volume	35
Issue number	4
Publication status	Published - 2008

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