Complexity of Serpiginous Right Atrium Thrombus Management in Acute Pulmonary Embolism Patient: A Clinical Case Report
The presence of the right atrial thrombus (RAT) is a life-threatening condition often associated with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). This case report details a 63-year-old male patient who presented with a serpiginous RAT and a massive PE. Despite the administration of both anticoagulation and fibrinolytic therapies, the patient unfortunately experienced sudden cardiac arrest and succumbed to the condition.
Authors
- Sana Samoura
- Sylvain Chanséaume
- Sami Assi
- Jean Bertrand Irakoze
- Dieu-Donnée Kaziga Wiyaou
- Mehounou Sémessa Yévédo Romuald Narcisse Hounsou
Institutions
- Montagu Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4236/wjcd.2025.153012
- Primary Topic
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00