The Dilemma in Treatment of hemodialysis patients with catheter-induced right atrial thrombi (CRAT): A case report

Ansari Aval, Zahra; Baghaei, Ramin; Khaheshi, Isa; Alavi-Moghaddam, Aida

doi:10.1515/rjim-2017-0020

Abstract

Catheter-induced right atrial thrombi (CRAT) is a serious complication of central venous catheterization. Herein we report a case of large hypermobile right atrial thrombi in a 57-year-old man with hemodialysis catheter in the right internal jugular vein.

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The Dilemma in Treatment of hemodialysis patients with catheter-induced right atrial thrombi (CRAT): A case report

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