Surgical excision of a free floating ascending aortic thrombus.

Alex R DalalArmita KabirpourJohn W MacArthur

Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2019)

Free-floating ascending aortic thrombus is a rare source of peripheral embolization. We advocate for emergent surgical resection to prevent further embolization and stroke.

Keyphrases

aortic dissection
pulmonary artery
aortic valve
coronary artery
pulmonary hypertension
left ventricular
pulmonary arterial hypertension
atrial fibrillation
heart failure
blood brain barrier
brain injury