Diagnostic and therapeutic challenge: A case of right ventricular thrombus.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-3-2024
Abstract
Right ventricular thrombus is a rare finding found in 4% of people diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. Although right ventricular thrombi are usually associated with atrial fibrillation, deep venous vein thrombi, or intracardiac procedures, isolated right ventricular thrombi are rare. Right ventricular thrombus has also been reported in patients with right ventricular infarction, as hypokinesis of the right ventricle causes blood stasis and promotes thrombosis as per Virchow's triad. However, we present a case of isolated RV thrombus in a patient without evidence of deep vein thrombosis or right ventricular hypokinesis who presented with dyspnea on exertion.
Volume
2024
Issue
2
First Page
202413
Last Page
202413
ISSN
2305-7823
Published In/Presented At
Bedi, A., Sabri, M., Sevella, P., Hennawi, H. A., & Pirolli, G. (2024). Diagnostic and therapeutic challenge: A case of right ventricular thrombus. Global cardiology science & practice, 2024(2), e202413. https://doi.org/10.21542/gcsp.2024.13
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
38746065
Department(s)
Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article