Unusual source of thromboembolism in a patient with atrial fibrillation: pulmonary vein thrombus due to compressive para-esophageal hernia

J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2013 May;24(5):591-2. doi: 10.1111/jce.12034. Epub 2012 Dec 4.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Atrial Fibrillation / complications*
  • Hernia, Hiatal / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Embolism / complications*
  • Thromboembolism / etiology*