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Infected right atrial thrombus -- an important but rare complication of central venous lines
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1993
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Pulmonary EmbolismThrombosisVenous DiseaseRare ComplicationVenous ThrombosisVenous Disease TreatmentRight Atrial ThrombusHematologyPathologyCentral Venous LinesCoagulopathySufficient TreatmentHigh MortalityMedicineCardiology
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.