An unusual case of multiple right atrial thrombi in a patient with a dual-chamber pacemaker - A case report

Authors
Schifter, DR Kozer, LM Saul, BI Reddy, CVR
Citation
Dr. Schifter et al., An unusual case of multiple right atrial thrombi in a patient with a dual-chamber pacemaker - A case report, ANGIOLOGY, 50(10), 1999, pp. 855-858
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
ANGIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00033197 → ACNP
Volume
50
Issue
10
Year of publication
1999
Pages
855 - 858
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-3197(199910)50:10<855:AUCOMR>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
The authors present an unusual case of multiple large atrial thrombi attach ed to permanent pacemaker leads identified by transesophageal echocardiogra phy. Pathogenesis, clinical implications, and therapeutic options of pacema ker thrombi are discussed.