Infected right atrial thrombus -- an important but rare complication of central venous lines

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  • RSR. H. Swanton
    R. H. Swanton
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Abstract
A case of infected right atrial thrombus is described. Right atrial thrombus is difficult to diagnose and is associated with a high mortality. When it is additionally infected, antibiotics alone are not sufficient treatment and the thrombus should be surgically removed.