Why the study?
The true incidence of device-related right atrial thrombosis complications is unknown because the diagnosis may be missed or not considered in asymptomatic patients.
This review emphasizes the need for a high index of suspicion for iatrogenic right atrial thrombosis and its complications like pulmonary embolism, especially in patients with central venous catheters or atrial devices.
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Clinicians should monitor CVC patients for right atrial thrombosis; leaves open optimal prevention and management strategies.
Battisha et al. (2020) studied this question.
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