Intracardiac thrombus causing peritoneovenous shunt failure: Detection by two-dimensional echocardiography

V. Ugolini, J. F. Norcross, J. T. Schreiber, R. E. Kuntz, A. L. Taylor

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Abstract

Peritoneovenous shunts have become an accepted mode of therapy for ascites refractory to medical treatment. However, their use is known to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Reported is the case of a patient with a Denver shunt who developed massive intracardiac thrombosis and subsequent shunt malfunction, despite preserved shunt patency.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1174-1176
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology
Volume7
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1986

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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