O. Rutherford

Case report: aortic root thrombus presenting with syncope and embolic events

Abstract Background Aortic root thrombus is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, often associated with systemic embolization or obstruction of coronary arteries (myocardial infarction). The most common reason is a complication of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, but it may occur in the...