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Intra-operative photograph of clot removal through the patent foramen ovale via a right atriotomy under cardioplegic arrest (panel A). The septum was opened to allow safe removal of the entire clot and to prevent fragmentation, and the patent foramen ovale and atriotomy were then closed primarily. Entire extracted thrombus shown (panel B).
