Resolution of a large left ventricular thrombus with anticoagulation alone

Authors

• Syed-Mehdi H. Zaidi, PO Box 57356, Riyadh 11574, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (2) 4511613. E-mail: Syedmehdi5{at}hotmail.com
• Tarig S. Al-Khuwaitir, General Internal Medicine, Riyadh Medical Complex, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Bashir A. Wani, Departments of Cardiology, Riyadh Medical Complex, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Ezza Alafifi, Departments of Cardiology, Riyadh Medical Complex, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Dilated cardiomyopathy and the resultant left ventricular dysfunction are risk factors for thrombus formation in the heart, reflecting the intimate relationship between structure and function in this vital organ. Once formed, depending on size, location, and mobility, left ventricular thrombi have the tendency to embolize, sometimes with dire consequences. Proper management of these thrombi is still controversial. We present a case of an unusual large thrombus, which resolved with anticoagulation therapy alone, giving hope that more invasive intervention can safely be circumvented.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1445

Last Page

1448

Recommended Citation

Zaidi, Syed-Mehdi H.; Al-Khuwaitir, Tarig S.; Wani, Bashir A.; and Alafifi, Ezza (2005) "Resolution of a large left ventricular thrombus with anticoagulation alone," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 26: Iss. 9, Article 24.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3124