Image Focus: An atypical case of thrombus-in-transit

Louis de Courcy; J Shand

doi:10.1093/ehjcr/ytag538

July 16, 2026European Heart Journal - Case ReportsOpen Access

Image Focus: An atypical case of thrombus-in-transit

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To present a rare case of thrombus-in-transit associated with pulmonary embolism and systemic arterial embolisation.
Described a case of a 69-year-old man with pulmonary embolism and arterial embolisation.
Utilized transoesophageal echocardiography for diagnosis.
Confirmed findings surgically.
Confirmed presence of thrombus traversing a patent foramen ovale.
Demonstrated significant health implications of thrombus-in-transit.

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Images in Cardiology manuscript shows thrombus-in-transit causing embolism, highlighting diagnostic methods and implications.

Abstract

Summary This Images in Cardiology manuscript describes a 69-year-old man presenting with pulmonary embolism and systemic arterial embolisation caused by thrombus traversing a patent foramen ovale, demonstrated on transoesophageal echocardiography and confirmed surgically.

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Courcy et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5c6a7e118b92953e3ee75a https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytag538

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