Right giant atrial thrombosis and pulmonary embolism complicating pacemaker leads

BMJ Case Rep. 2013 Aug 30:2013:bcr2012008017. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-008017.

Abstract

We describe a case of a patient with bilateral pulmonary embolism because of a giant intracardiac thrombus anchored on a right atrial pacemaker lead treated with unfractionated heparin and the consecutively complete thrombus resolution after 5-6 days.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Electrodes, Implanted / adverse effects*
  • Heart Atria
  • Heart Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*
  • Thrombosis / etiology*