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Embolizing Massive Right Atrial Thrombus in a HIV-Infected Patient
oleh: Piruthiviraj Natarajan MD, Fowrooz Joolhar MD, Sudhagar Thangarasu MD, Ayham Aboeed MD, Theingi Tiffany Win MD, Everardo Cobos MD
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Diterbitkan: | SAGE Publishing 2018-09-01 |
Deskripsi
The risk of thromboembolism is increased when associated with the human immunodeficiency viral (HIV) infection. Various factors are involved in promoting thrombosis, and the presence of a patent foramen ovale augments the potential for a paradoxical embolism. We describe the case of a 56-year-old man receiving antiretroviral therapy with features of right heart failure and pulmonary embolism. Due to the high incidence of life-threatening thromboembolism in the HIV-infected group, the need for long-term anticoagulation has to be evaluated.