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[Chiari Network and Pulmonary Embolism].

M N Alekhin¹, S B Vaniev¹, A V Pavlov¹

¹Presidential Medical Center of Russia, ul. Marshala Timoshenko 15, 121356 Moscow, Russia.

|March 16, 2017

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A rare case of acute pulmonary embolism was linked to a Chiari network in the right atrium trapping an intraatrial thrombus. This finding highlights a potential, though uncommon, cause of blood clots in the pulmonary arteries.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Vascular Medicine
Pathology

Context:

Chiari networks are anatomical remnants in the right atrium, typically asymptomatic.
Intraatrial thrombus formation and pulmonary embolism are serious cardiovascular conditions.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in lower extremities often precedes pulmonary embolism.

Purpose:

To report a unique case of pulmonary embolism secondary to a Chiari network.
To illustrate the potential clinical significance of Chiari networks.
To discuss the association between Chiari networks, intraatrial thrombus, and thromboembolic events.

Summary:

A patient presented with acute pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and an intraatrial thrombus.
The thrombus was found to be trapped within a Chiari network in the right atrium.
This case demonstrates an unusual mechanism for thromboembolism originating from an intraatrial source.

Impact:

Highlights a rare but significant cause of pulmonary embolism.
Underscores the importance of considering anatomical variations in diagnosing thromboembolic disease.
May prompt further investigation into the thrombogenic potential of Chiari networks.