[Floating thromboembolism of the right atrium in pulmonary embolism. Effectiveness of treatment with rTPA].
We describe a case od echocardiographic visualisation of right atrial thrombus in a patient affected by pulmonary embolism. The thrombus had the characteristic aspect of embolus with venous origin. The litic treatment with rTPA, during echocardiographic monitoring, was effective with disappearance of the thrombus and quick improvement of symptoms.
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Servizio di Cardiologia-UCIC, Ospedale Civile, Montebelluna, Treviso.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications*; D011994:Recombinant Proteins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator