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Infection of cardiac mural thrombus associated with left ventricular aneurysm

P M Schofield, A N Rahman, M E Ellis

    European Heart Journal
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed

    Insights

    Infected cardiac mural thrombus is rare and hard to diagnose. Echocardiography aided in identifying Salmonella typhimurium infection in a left ventricular aneurysm.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Cardiac mural thrombus is an uncommon condition.
    • Infection of cardiac thrombi presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
    • Left ventricular aneurysms can be associated with thrombus formation.

    Observation:

    • A case of infected thrombus associated with a left ventricular aneurysm is presented.
    • The causative agent identified was Salmonella typhimurium.
    • The patient's clinical presentation highlighted the rarity and complexity of this condition.

    Findings:

    • Cross-sectional echocardiography was instrumental in diagnosing the infected thrombus.
    • Salmonella typhimurium was confirmed as the infectious agent.
    • The study details a rare instance of cardiac infection in a specific anatomical context.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering infectious etiologies in cardiac thrombus, even in rare presentations.
    • Echocardiography is a valuable tool for diagnosing infected cardiac thrombi.
    • Further research may elucidate optimal diagnostic and treatment strategies for infected cardiac mural thrombi.

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