Authors: Motoyuki Hisagi Tetsuro Morota Munemoto Endo Tsuyoshi Taketani Shinichi Takamoto
Publish Date: 2007/01/12
Volume: 55, Issue: 1, Pages: 38-40
Abstract
Floating thrombus in the ascending aorta is an uncommon source of embolism We report a case of a 61yearold man who was admitted to our hospital for transient brain ischemic attack Transesophageal echocardiography showed a floating mass on the sinotubular junction We started anticoagulation therapy immediately and performed surgical removal of the mass 5 days after the admission Postoperative course was uneventful He is now in good health and has no sign of recurrence The etiology of this case is unclear and the strategy is difficult to determine in terms of cerebral complications
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