DOI: 10.3138/cjgim.2024.0008 ISSN: 2369-1778

Thrombus in transit without a pulmonary embolism: How to treat?

Salima Ramdani, Kelly Garbis, Abdulrahman Muhammad Almizel, Judy Luu

Thrombus in transit, a free-floating clot that may be found within cardiac chambers, represents a spectrum of venous thromboembolism and can originate from deep vein thrombosis or be linked to atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, hypercoagulability, or iatrogenic factors. This case report delves into one potential manifestation of thrombus in transit, encompassing both arterial and venous thromboembolism, and highlights its management.

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