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Thrombotic formations within the aortic arch as source of embolization in patients with coagulopathia

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: Thrombotic formations on atherosclerotic lesions of the thoracic aorta are potential sources of cerebral and systemic embolization. Especially younger patients without calcifications of atherosclerotic plaques or coagulation disorders have a higher risk for embolization. Magnetic resonance imaging and transesophageal echocardiography are the diagnostic methods of choice. As an alternative to anticoagulation surgical therapy is indicated to prevent severe brain damage or multiorgan failure in patients with mobile thrombotic formations. Herein we describe two patients in whom successful surgical treatment was performed in deep hypothermic circulatory arrest by excision of the aortic arch atheroma.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(01)00636-4

Authors: M. Roth, M. Schönburg, W.P. Kloevekorn, E.P. Bauer

Institution: Kerckhoff Klinik

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Thrombus and Embolism

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2120787136