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  • Title: Massive right atrial thrombosis due to Hickman catheter requiring open heart surgery--a case report.
    Author: Latif T, Steiman DM, Gagaoudakis P.
    Journal: Angiology; 2001 Jun; 52(6):425-8. PubMed ID: 11437034.
    Abstract:
    The risk of catheter-related sepsis and clot formation in patients with an indwelling central venous line is well recognized. However the risk of developing a large thrombus in the right atrium is less well known. Right atrial thrombus can be a life-threatening complication of long-term indwelling catheters and should be considered in the workup of these patients. A case of a 71-year-old lady who developed a large atrial thrombus due to a Hickman catheter is reported that required open heart surgery. Incidence, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options are also reviewed.
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