Large mural thrombus in the non-aneurysmal and non-atherosclerotic ascending aorta: a case report

Abstract Background The mural thrombus in the ascending aorta is rare, most of which are associated with aneurysm or atherosclerotic lesions, with high risks of causing catastrophic thrombotic events. A mural thrombus in the non-aneurysmal and non-atherosclerotic ascending aorta is exceptionally unc...

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Main Authors: Xiaoyi Dai, Chengyao Ni, Wenzong Luo, Sihan Miao, Liang Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01585-w