| Literature DB >> 15745299 |
Jong Bum Choi1, Soon Ho Choi, Nam Ho Kim, Jin Won Jeong.
Abstract
Floating thrombus in the aortic arch is an unusual source of systemic embolism. Surgical removal of the thrombus is a therapeutic option, because thrombolytic therapy carries the risk of partial lysis and repeat embolization. We report a case involving a large floating thrombus that originated in the proximal aortic arch and extended into the left subclavian artery and the descending aorta, and we discuss the surgical management.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15745299 PMCID: PMC548249
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Tex Heart Inst J ISSN: 0730-2347