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Echocardiographic Evaluation of Atrial Communications before Transcatheter Closure
Published on: February 8, 2022
Two Cases of Right Atrial Thrombus in Transit: Evaluation, Echocardiography, and Management
Kayla M Knuf1,2, Joseph Mellen1, Theodor Danciu1,2
1Anesthesiology, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, USA.
Abstract:
Intracardiac thrombus can present across a broad clinical spectrum, from incidental findings to life-threatening cardiogenic shock. Management is determined by both the patient's condition and the thrombus characteristics. Catheter-directed thrombectomy has emerged as a viable treatment option for selected patients. We present two cases of right atrial thrombus managed with catheter-based intervention, accompanied by a detailed discussion of the clinical evaluation, echocardiographic imaging, and management strategies in critically ill patients.
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