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Infection of left atrial thrombus associated with mitral stenosis: A case report
H Okayama1, S Kawasaki, Y Takagaki
1Departments of Cardiology, Kitaishikai Hospital, Ozu, Ehime, Japan.
Abstract:
We describe the first reported case of an infected left atrial thrombus. The case of the 65-year-old male patient in this report was associated with mitral stenosis and involved Escherichia coli, and was treated successfully with surgical resection of the infected thrombus. This case suggests that such infection should be considered as a possible complication of intracardiac thrombus when bacteremia is present.
Insights
This case report details the first instance of an infected left atrial thrombus. Prompt surgical intervention successfully treated this rare complication of intracardiac thrombus in a patient with mitral stenosis.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Intracardiac thrombus formation is a known complication in patients with conditions such as mitral stenosis.
- Bacteremia can lead to systemic infections, but intracardiac infection of thrombi is rare.
Observation:
- A 65-year-old male patient with mitral stenosis presented with an infected left atrial thrombus.
- The infection was caused by Escherichia coli.
Findings:
- The infected left atrial thrombus was successfully treated with surgical resection.
- This represents the first reported case of its kind.
Implications:
- Infective endocarditis and intracardiac thrombus should be considered in patients with bacteremia.
- Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in such complex cases.