5 Superficial erosion of an atherosclerotic plaque leading to thrombus formation may be the main mechanism revealed by previous studies; however, it could also be formed without tissue abnormality with a probable significance of Virchow’s triad. 5–7 European Society of Cardiology guidelines emphasize the notion of complex aortic plaques (defined as plaques with mobile thrombi or ulcerations or a thickness ≥4 mm).
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Hyperacute simultaneous cardiocerebral infarction related to floating thrombus in the ascending aorta: a case report.
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