Korean J Med.  2005 Jul;69(1):86-89.

A case of huge thrombi in right atrium for taking bed rest after percutaneous coronary intervention

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, Korea. ynkim@dsmc.co.kr

Abstract

After percutaneous coronary intervention through femoral artery, patient must take a bed rest for a long time. Immobility is a risk factor that increase venous thromboembolism. We report 74-years old female who experienced with huge thrombi in right atrium after taking a bed rest, which was related with percutaneous coronary intervention.

Keyword

Thromboembolism; Immobilization

MeSH Terms

Aged
Bed Rest*
Female
Femoral Artery
Heart Atria*
Humans
Immobilization
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention*
Risk Factors
Thromboembolism
Venous Thromboembolism
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