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Floating thrombus in the right heart associated withpulmonary embolism: The role of echocardiography

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Free-floating right heart thrombi are rare and usually represent travelling clots from venous system to the lung. Almost exclusively, they are associated with pulmonary embolism. Despite associated high mortality, they are frequently under-diagnosed. We report a case of bilateral pulmonary embolism which was found to have a free-floating right atrial thrombus on echocardiography. The case, therefore, highlights the importance of echocardiography as a key examination in this setting. It can be performed at bedside to directly visualize the thrombi, assess and monitor right ventricular (RV) function, and help in making treatment decisions.doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.12669/pjms.311.6219How to cite this:Naeem K. Floating thrombus in the right heart associated with pulmonary embolism: The role of echocardiography. Pak J Med Sci 2015;31(1):233-235.

Source: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences

DOI: 10.12669/pjms.311.6219

Author: Kashif Naeem

Institution: Dubai Health Authority

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: $400