Images in cardiovascular medicine. Left atrial thrombus on atrial septal defect closure device as a source of cerebral emboli 3 years after implantation.
Ruge
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Department of Cardiac Surgery, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University of Munich, 80636 Munich, Germany.
Wildhirt
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Libera
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Vogt
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Holper
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Lange
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D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006325:Heart Atria; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*