Open AccessCatheter‐related right atrial thrombus in sickle cell disease
Author(s) -
Zhao Chen,
Sathya Bharath,
Nadal Rios Rosa,
Arai Andrew E.,
Brofferio Alessandra,
Thein Swee Lay,
Ruhl A. Parker
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1187
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombus , catheter , thrombosis , cardiology , disease , embolization , radiology
Key Clinical Message Catheter‐related right atrial thrombus ( CRAT ) can occur in patients with sickle cell disease, particularly if additional risk factors for thrombosis are present. Cardiac MRI may differentiate thrombi from other types of atrial masses. Treatment should include anticoagulation and the timing of catheter removal should balance the potential risk of embolization.