Key result
Prolonged subclavian hemodialysis cannulation is linked to potentially fatal right atrial ball thrombi.
Why the study?
Right atrial ball thrombus as a complication of prolonged subclavian catheter insertion for hemodialysis has not been previously recognized.
Does prolonged subclavian cannulation for hemodialysis lead to the development of right atrial ball thrombi?
Case Report (n=2)
Does prolonged subclavian cannulation for hemodialysis lead to the development of right atrial ball thrombi?
Prolonged subclavian cannulation for hemodialysis can cause right atrial ball thrombi, suggesting that catheters should not be advanced as far as the right atrium to prevent endothelial damage.
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Subclavian hemodialysis catheters reaching the right atrium may cause ball thrombi; leaves open incidence and prevention strategies.
Wijeyesinghe et al. (1987) conducted a case report in Right atrial ball thrombus following prolonged subclavian cannulation for hemodialysis (n=2). Prolonged subclavian cannulation for hemodialysis was evaluated on Development of right atrial ball thrombus. Prolonged subclavian cannulation for hemodialysis can lead to the development of right atrial ball thrombi, a potentially fatal complication likely caused by catheter tip friction.
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