Most common source of systemic emboli is:
Correct Answer: Mural thrombi
Description: Ans: B (Mural thrombi) Ref: Kumar & Robbin, Pg 91Explanation:Systemic Thromboembolism80% from cardiac mural thromboembolism75% of it is from LV infarcts25% with dilated LAAortic aneurysm, atherosclerotic plaque, valvular vegetations, paradoxical embolismCommon arterial embolisation sites- Lower extremities (75%), CNS (10%), intestines, kidneys and spleenPulmonary thromboembolism occurs most commonly from DVT
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