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Many Roads Traveled: Sonographer Insights on Clots in Transit—An Echocardiography Case Series

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Traditionally, a clot-in-transit (CIT) is defined as a mobile thrombus found in the right side of the heart that poses significant embolization risks.1 Typically originating from deep vein thrombosis (DVT), these clots dislodge from the veins and travel to the right side of the heart. Because of their dynamic nature and potential to cause significant complications, timely and accurate detection is crucial. This case series underscores the value of advanced sonographer techniques in imaging CITs, highlighting how their expertise enables the timely recognition of these potentially life-threatening findings.

Source: CASE

DOI: 10.1016/j.case.2025.01.004

Authors: Abigail Benser, Casey Carlson, Elizabeth Casper, Denise Ignatowski, Renuka Jain, Priscilla Wessly

Institutions: Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Aurora Sinai Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $950