A case of extensive biatrial clot straddling the patent foramen ovale

Abstract

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common abnormality that occurs in about 25% of the adult population. In most cases is a benign finding, but sometimes the communication between the right and the left atria can be a conduit for thrombi.

Keywords

• anticoagulation
• echocardiography
• thrombus