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Quadri-Chamber Thrombi and Impending Paradoxical Embolism: Thrombus in Transit Through Patent Foramen Ovale
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Quadri-Chamber Thrombi and Impending Paradoxical Embolism: Thrombus in Transit Through Patent Foramen Ovale

Samier Deen, Paul Gilbert, Kush Agrawal and Abby Borhan
JACC: Case Reports, Vol.29(5)
2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102226

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Thrombus-in-transit through patent foramen ovale (PFO) is an extremely rare diagnosis that can often be associated with pulmonary embolism. Currently, data exists to guide management options; however, there is no medical consensus with regard to the optimal treatment strategy for thrombus-in-transit through PFO. © 2024 The Authors
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