Simplified method of left ventricular thrombectomy.

Early, G L; Ballenger, M; Hannah, H; Roberts, S R · Ann Thorac Surg · 2001

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Abstract

Postinfarction left ventricular thrombi are at risk for embolization with resultant injury. Surgical removal is recommended especially if they are pedunculated or mobile. We describe an easily applied transatrial method that can allow avoidance of a ventriculotomy.

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