Cardiogenic and Aortogenic Brain Embolism
Eleni Doufekias, MD*,
Alan Z. Segal, MD and
Jorge R. Kizer, MD, MSc, FACC*, ,*
* Department of Medicine, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York
Department of Neurology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York
Department of Public Health, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York.
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Figure 1 Right Middle Cerebral Artery Thrombus
Computed tomography scan in a patient with atrial fibrillation, showing a hyperdensity in the right middle cerebral artery consistent with thromboembolism (arrow). Figure illustrations by Rob Flewell.
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Figure 2 LA Appendage Thrombus
Transesophageal echocardiogram in the longitudinal plane demonstrating echodense material (arrowheads) within the left atrial (LA) appendage (arrow), consistent with thrombus. Figure illustrations by Rob Flewell.
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Figure 3 Thrombus in Transit
Transesophageal echocardiographic view of the short axis of the heart, showing an oblong echodensity with 2 distal extensions trapped in the foramen ovale (arrow), consistent with thrombus in transit. The arrowhead points to the septum primum. Figure illustrations by Rob Flewell.
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