Acute pulmonary artery thromboembolism in presence of large mobile right atrial thrombus and severe thrombocytopenia

Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Mar;39(2):194-197. doi: 10.1007/s12055-022-01458-4. Epub 2023 Jan 10.

Abstract

Acute pulmonary embolism in presence of thrombocytopenia poses a challenging situation to manage. Concomitant presence of right atrial thrombus and thrombocytopenia will further complicate the situation. We hereby report a case of large right atrial thrombus with massive saddle bilateral pulmonary artery embolism with severe thrombocytopenia managed surgically with successful outcome.

Keywords: Pulmonary embolism; Right atrial thrombus; Vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia.

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