International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 142, Issue 1 , Pages e8-e10, 25 June 2010

Novel approach to successful removal of right atrial thrombus during percutaneous patent foramen ovale closure

MonashHeart, Monash Medical Centre, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton VIC 3168, Melbourne, Australia

Received 1 July 2008; accepted 29 November 2008. published online 19 January 2009.

Abstract 

Right atrial thrombus formation during percutaneous PFO closure is a potentially serious complication. We describe such a case where right atrial thrombus was successfully aspirated by a modified large bore catheter.

Keywords: Patent foramen ovale, Thrombus, Complications, Percutaneous closure

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PII: S0167-5273(08)01341-7

doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.11.206

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 142, Issue 1 , Pages e8-e10, 25 June 2010

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