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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques
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Left apical pedunculated thrombus with normal ventricular function mimicking an intracardiac tumor
Reubendra Jeganathan1, Anthony Ralph-Edwards
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, 4N-449, Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4 Canada. reubenj@hotmail.com
Journal of Cardiac Surgery
|September 29, 2011
Summary
Left ventricular thrombus, a rare condition with normal heart function, poses embolic risks. Managing these patients involves complex medical and surgical team decisions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Thrombosis Research
Background:
- Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) typically occurs with impaired ventricular function.
- LVT in patients with normal ventricular function is exceptionally rare, with limited literature.
- Embolic events are the primary source of morbidity in LVT.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of left ventricular thrombus in a patient with preserved ejection fraction.
- The clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges are highlighted.
Findings:
- The study identifies only seven previously reported cases of LVT with normal ventricular function.
- Embolic events are the primary source of morbidity in these rare cases.
Implications:
- This case underscores the need for vigilance in diagnosing LVT even with normal ventricular function.
- Optimal management strategies necessitate integrated decision-making between medical and surgical teams.
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