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Xenofon M Sakellariou, Andreas Efstathopoulos, Konstantinos V Stamatis, Dimitrios N Nikas, Theofilos M Kolettis
2020-09-17
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Right heart thrombi are detected in approximately 4% of patients with pulmonary embolism. The associated mortality is high, but the optimal strategy remains controversial. We report a case of a large mobile right heart thrombus, complicated by embolism of the right pulmonary artery, which was successfully treated with half-dose alteplase. We briefly review the literature and discuss the therapeutic options, focusing on the advantages of thrombolysis.
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