The diagnosis and surgical procedure in calcified subtotal thrombosis of the left atrium in rheumatic heart defects

The authors share their experience with surgical treatment of 5 patients. The methods of thrombectomy from the left auricle used in their work as well as prophylactics of recurrent thrombosis are thought to improve results of treatment of rheumatic heart disease.

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Published inVestnik hirurgii im. I.I. Grekova Vol. 146; no. 4; p. 7
Main Authors Kaĭdash, A N, Grabar, L E, Tsetkov, A A, Amado, L, Paucar, D
Format Journal Article
LanguageRussian
Published Russia (Federation) 01.04.1991
Subjects
Calcinosis - diagnosis
Calcinosis - etiology
Calcinosis - surgery
Cardiomyopathies - diagnosis
Cardiomyopathies - etiology
Cardiomyopathies - surgery
Chronic Disease
Extracorporeal Circulation
Heart Atria - surgery
Humans
Rheumatic Heart Disease - complications
Rheumatic Heart Disease - diagnosis
Rheumatic Heart Disease - surgery
Thrombosis - diagnosis
Thrombosis - etiology
Thrombosis - surgery
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Summary:The authors share their experience with surgical treatment of 5 patients. The methods of thrombectomy from the left auricle used in their work as well as prophylactics of recurrent thrombosis are thought to improve results of treatment of rheumatic heart disease.
ISSN:0042-4625