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What Caused My Brother-in-law S Lung Clot And Foreign Substance Near His Heart?
my brother-in-law was admitted to icu on sat. morning after collapsing..they found a blood clot in his lungs and some sort of a thing as they are calling it , near his heart but no real answers? what do u think it could be and why would a 38 year old healthy male present with these symptoms?
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
Hello,
As you explain the history, it might be an atrial thrombus or myxoma, the cause of clotting.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla
As you explain the history, it might be an atrial thrombus or myxoma, the cause of clotting.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla
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