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Published on: August 18, 2015
Incidental Thrombus in Transit Causing Embolic Stroke
Brian Malm1,2, Paul Hermany1, Alan Morrison3
1Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
A rare echocardiographic finding, thrombus in transit, can cause paradoxical embolism and stroke. This case highlights its incidental discovery and fatal outcome, emphasizing diagnostic importance.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Paradoxical embolism is a rare cause of systemic arterial embolism.
- Embolic stroke necessitates thorough etiological investigation.
Observation:
- A case of atrial thrombus in transit was incidentally discovered.
- The patient subsequently experienced a fatal embolic stroke.
Findings:
- Thrombus in transit is a critical echocardiographic finding.
- This finding portends a significant risk of cardioembolic stroke.
Implications:
- Echocardiography plays a vital role in diagnosing cardioembolic stroke.
- Early detection and management of thrombus in transit are crucial for stroke prevention.
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