Boxer thrombus: a large highly mobile thrombus in a normal functioning left ventricle
Iranian Cardiovascular Research Journal. 2009; 3 (3): 170-171
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-101311
ABSTRACT
A 45-year-old woman with complaint of left side weakness admitted to neurology ward. Trans-esophageal echocardiography showed a large, highly mobile mass in left ventricle with its tip looking like a fist, punching the aortic valve cusps. Emergency operation was done and the mass was confirmed to be a large thrombus and was removed completely. During the follow up, patient was free of symptoms
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Thrombosis
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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal
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Heart Ventricles
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Iran. Cardiovasc. Res. J.
Year:
2009
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