Right atrial thrombus as a complication of total parenteral nutrition in pregnancy.

Turrentine, M A; Smalling, R W; Parisi, V M · Obstet Gynecol · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Right atrial thrombus, a rare but potentially fatal complication of central venous catheter use in total parenteral nutrition, has not been reported during pregnancy. A pregnant woman with persistent hyperemesis gravidarum developed a right atrial thrombus related to central venous catheter use for total parenteral nutrition. Right atrial thrombus can be treated successfully with heparin, leading to its resolution and a normal pregnancy outcome.

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