A giant left atrial thrombus in a patient with atrial fibrillation and severe mitral regurgitation: a case report

Mitral stenosis and atrial fibrillation are wellknown risk factors for left atrial and left atrial appendage thrombus. On the other hand moderate to severe degree mitral regurgitation is often associated with a decreased risk of left atrial thrombus. In this case report, we present a giant left atri...

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Published in:Gülhane Tip Dergisi 2005-06, Vol.47 (2), p.139
Main Authors: Baysan, Oben, Ünlü, Murat, Uzun, Mehmet, Demirkol, Sait, Genç, Celal, Ersoy Işık
Format: Article
Language:eng ; tur
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Blood clots
Cardiac arrhythmia
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Summary:Mitral stenosis and atrial fibrillation are wellknown risk factors for left atrial and left atrial appendage thrombus. On the other hand moderate to severe degree mitral regurgitation is often associated with a decreased risk of left atrial thrombus. In this case report, we present a giant left atrial thrombus in a patient with depressed systolic function, atrial fibrillation and severe mitral regurgitation.
ISSN:1302-0471
2146-8052