What to do when facing with atrial thrombus: Surgical treatment of five cases
Abstract
Although atrial thrombuses are not very common, may represent as tumors. Urgent
surgery is indicated in patients to prevent pulmonary embolism, acute valve
obstruction or heart failure. We review here the clinical features, epidemiology,
diagnosis and treatment of five interesting cases with atrial thrombuses.
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Primary Language
English
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Journal Section
Case Report
Publication Date
September 8, 2017
Submission Date
September 7, 2017
Acceptance Date
August 6, 2015
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 34 Number: 2
