Infected right atrial thrombus--an important but rare complication of central venous lines.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of infected right atrial thrombus is described. Right atrial thrombus is difficult to diagnose and is associated with a high mortality. When it is additionally infected, antibiotics alone are not sufficient treatment and the thrombus should be surgically removed.
Medical subject headings
- Bacteremia
- Catheterization, Central Venous
- Catheters, Indwelling
- Cross Infection
- Heart Atria
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Thrombosis