Figure 2.
Anatomic sites of unexplained acute arterial thrombosis with citations for relevant comprehensive reviews.6-14 *Organ infarctions can occur due to arterial thrombosis but also venous thrombosis, low flow states, and other causes. “Defining the clot” (ie, determining if the end-organ infarction is caused by arterial thrombosis) is a first step in determining further workup and best management.