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Embolus in transit.

R Thompson1, J D Slack, C P Taliercio

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Clinical Cardiology
|December 1, 1992
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Embolus in transit, often detected via echocardiography, presents a high mortality risk. Early recognition of its link to deep venous thrombosis and prompt surgical consideration are crucial for patient survival.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Embolus in transit, previously diagnosed post-mortem or during surgery, is increasingly identified antemortem.
  • Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a significant risk factor for embolus in transit.
  • This condition carries a high inherent mortality rate.

Observation:

  • Echocardiography reveals embolus in transit as a pleomorphic mass with a characteristic tumbling motion.
  • Common patient symptoms include dyspnea and presyncope.
  • Physical examination may reveal a diastolic "tumor plop" and systolic ejection murmur.

Findings:

  • Echocardiography is a key diagnostic tool for visualizing embolus in transit.
  • The association between DVT and embolus in transit is critical for diagnosis.

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  • Clinical presentation includes specific symptoms and auscultatory findings.

    • Implications:

    • Increased antemortem diagnosis necessitates prompt clinical evaluation and management strategies.
    • Awareness of the DVT-embolus link is vital for timely intervention.
    • While medical treatments exist, surgical intervention should be strongly considered for optimal outcomes.