Author:
Li Yaru,Jiang Luyang,Wang Lu,Yin Xinrui,Han Qiaoyu,Feng Yi
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Perioperative newly developed left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus is a rare but extremely challenging event for anesthesia management. It’s important to identify and diagnose thrombosis in high-risk populations promptly.
Case presentation
In the case of an elderly patient with atrial fibrillation undergoing non-cardiac surgery, we recorded the findings before and after thrombosis during the operation using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Through timely detection of the thrombus and proactive management, a satisfactory therapeutic effect was ultimately achieved.
Conclusions
Clinicians should be aware of the potential risk of LAA clot formation during surgery, even if it was not detected preoperatively. And TEE is valuable for monitoring newly developed perioperative thrombosis.
Funder
Special Fund for Standardized Training for Specialists of Peking University Health Science Center 2020
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine