Thrombus entrapped in patent foramen ovale and its unique treatment with low molecular weighted heparin

Authors : Furkan Ay, İbrahim Güney, Yusuf Ozan Cengiz, Caner Kılıç, Ertan Benzer, Büşra Kutlu, Hasan Ata Bolayır

Pages : 60-62

Doi:10.58651/jomtu.1451150

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Publication Date : 2024-08-29

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a congenital heart defect that affects %25-30 population. PFO can be cathegorized as most common site for intra-cardiac shunting. But thrombus in PFO is extremely rare. There is no consensus of treatment of this situation. We present a case of thrombus in PFO which is standing in both sides of interatrial septum and unique treatment of this thrombus with low molecular weighted heparin.
Keywords : Patent Foramen Ovale, Trombüs, Düşük Moleküler Ağırlıklı Heparin