Background Thoracic aortic mural thrombus (TAMT) of the descending aorta is rare but can
result in dramatic embolic events. Early treatment is therefore crucial; however, there is not a …

Sources of lower extremity and visceral arterial thromboembolism most commonly include
the heart and proximal aneurysmal disease. Infrequently, further workup of “cryptogenic” …

INTRODUCTION: Mural thrombus of the thoracic aorta is a rare clinical finding in the
absence of aneurysm or atherosclerosis. METHODS: The medical records of all patients …

PURPOSE: The goals of this study were to investigate the treatment outcomes of acute
mesenteric ischemia caused by superior mesenteric artery (SMA) embolism and identify the …

Background Optimal management of aorta mural thrombus (AMT) continues to be
controversial. The aim of this study was to describe the management of AMT in the thoracic …

Essential thrombocytosis (ET) is a myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an
anomalous increase in platelet production. Many patients with ET are asymptomatic. Few …

An aortic mural thrombus (AMT) on a non-atherosclerotic wall is a rare but important cause
of arterial thromboembolism. We herein report two cases of AMT in the thoracic aorta. Both …

A floating thrombus within the aortic arch is a rare condition that is generally detected after
cerebral, visceral, or peripheral embolization. Endovascular exclusion of such mobile …

Descending thoracic aortic thrombus (DTAT) is an under-recognized source of systemic
emboli with potential catastrophic consequences. Imaging modalities such as …

Background To report results achieved in treatment of symptomatic aortic mural thrombus in
a single institution. Materials and Methods A retrospective analysis of data about 97 patients …