A Patient Who Is at High Risk for Developing Intracardiac

Multiple Choice

A patient who is at high risk for developing intracardiac thrombi has been placed on long-term anticoagulation. What aspect of the patients health history creates a heightened risk of intracardiac thrombi?

A) Atrial fibrillation
B) Infective endocarditis
C) Recurrent pneumonia
D) Recent surgery