Transesophageal echocardiographic diagnosis of right atrial thrombi associated with the antiphospholipid syndrome

Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : Official Publication of the American Society of Echocardiography
S M DayI Kronzon

Abstract

Thromboembolic disorders are a hallmark of the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. We describe a patient with IgM antiphospholipid antibodies associated with pulmonary emboli and in situ thrombosis within an otherwise normal right atrium. Echocardiography, particularly the transesophageal study, proved invaluable in providing a diagnosis and guiding our patient's evaluation and treatment.

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Feb 14, 2004·European Journal of Internal Medicine·Isabelle MarieHubert Courtois
Apr 17, 2002·Circulation Journal : Official Journal of the Japanese Circulation Society·Mio EbatoYouichi Takeyama
Jan 12, 1999·Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : Official Publication of the American Society of Echocardiography·A Z SchwartzbardI Kronzon

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