Right heart thrombosis in patients with pulmonary embolism: a case series
M. A. Teterina,
D. A. Ubaydullaeva,
N. A. Farzalieva,
A. R. Nazyrova,
M. G. Jayasinghe Havpage,
A. A. Lapshin,
I. Meray,
Zh. D. Kobalava https://doi.org/10.15829/1560-4071-2024-5797
EDN: LSODEA
Abstract
Currently, recommendations have been developed for the treatment of patients with pulmonary embolism. However, the optimal management tactics for such patients in the presence of right heart thrombosis remains a matter of argument. Timely detection of right heart thrombosis can influence the choice of treatment tactics, which will help reduce the risk of adverse outcomes. The article presents three clinical cases with different clinical course options and management strategies that take into account risk factors and prognosis.
About the Authors
M. A. Teterina
ФГАОУ ВО Российский университет дружбы имени Патриса Лумумбы
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
D. A. Ubaydullaeva
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
N. A. Farzalieva
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
A. R. Nazyrova
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
M. G. Jayasinghe Havpage
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
A. A. Lapshin
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
I. Meray
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
Zh. D. Kobalava
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
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Supplementary files
- Timely detection of right heart thrombosis in patients with pulmonary embolism may affect the choice of optimal treatment tactics and reduce the risk of adverse outcomes.
- The presented cases demonstrate various clinical course options and patient management strategies that take into account risk factors and prognosis.
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Teterina M.A., Ubaydullaeva D.A., Farzalieva N.A., Nazyrova A.R., Jayasinghe Havpage M.G., Lapshin A.A., Meray I., Kobalava Zh.D. Right heart thrombosis in patients with pulmonary embolism: a case series. Russian Journal of Cardiology. 2024;29(2S):5797. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15829/1560-4071-2024-5797. EDN: LSODEA
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