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Aortic Thrombosis and Subsequent Myocardial Infarction in a Previously Healthy 12-Year-Old Male

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Aortic thrombus formation in children is uncommon, particularly in an otherwise healthy pediatric patient. Thromboembolism of such thrombi resulting in subsequent ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction is, thus, exceedingly rare. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

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10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.102049
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oai:uchicago.tind.io:8370

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Division(s)
Biological Sciences Division
Department(s)
Pediatrics, Surgery