A case report of a large intracardiac thrombus in a COVID-19 patient managed with percutaneous thrombectomy and right ventricular mechanical circulatory support.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused a global pandemic with an unprecedented burden on health and the economy worldwide. Although it primarily involves the respiratory tract system, cardiovascular complications, particularly arterial and venous thrombosis, are frequently reported and are associated with adverse outcomes.

Case summary

We describe the case of a 57-year-old female who presented with acute hypoxic respiratory failure and shock. She was found to have left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis and a suspected pulmonary embolism. A large mobile right atrial mass was found on echocardiogram. Given the large thrombus burden that portended an extremely high risk for embolization to the pulmonary arteries, emergent percutaneous aspiration of an

SUBMITTER: Kaki A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7665472 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature