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Spontaneous thrombosis of the ductus arteriosus.
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PMID:  21800481     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
INTRODUCTION: Spontaneous thrombus in the ductus arteriosus (DA) is a rare condition that can be the cause of potentially fatal thromboembolism.
METHODS AND RESULTS: The case of a male newborn with a thrombus in the DA is described. He was treated with anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy. Transthoracic echocardiography documented regression of the thrombus.
DISCUSSION: The incidence, complications and management of this condition, which may occur in association with a DA aneurysm, are discussed.
CONCLUSION: An initial medical approach, with anticoagulation and antiplatelet medication, may provide good outcomes, avoiding surgical procedures.
Authors:
Andreia Gomes Pereira; Ana Teixeira; Fernando Maymone Martins
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Revista portuguesa de cardiologia : orgão oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia = Portuguese journal of cardiology : an official journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology     Volume:  30     ISSN:  0870-2551     ISO Abbreviation:  Rev Port Cardiol     Publication Date:  2011 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-08-01     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8710716     Medline TA:  Rev Port Cardiol     Country:  Portugal    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  537-40     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Serviço de Pediatria, Hospital de Faro, EPE, Faro, Portugal. andgpereira@gmail.com
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