#60P - Systemic Thromboembolism

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Systemic thromboembolism refers to emboli in the arterial circulation. Most (80%) arise from intracardiac mural thrombi, two-thirds of which are associated with left ventricular wall infarcts and another quarter with dilated left atria (e.g., secondary to mitral valve disease).

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