PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Zaidi, Syed-Mehdi H.
AU  - Al-Khuwaitir, Tarig S.
AU  - Wani, Bashir A.
AU  - Alafifi, Ezza
TI  - Resolution of a large left ventricular thrombus with anticoagulation alone
DP  - 2005 Sep 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 1445--1448
VI  - 26
IP  - 9
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/26/9/1445.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/26/9/1445.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2005 Sep 01; 26
AB  - Dilated cardiomyopathy and the resultant left ventricular dysfunction are risk factors for thrombus formation in the heart, reflecting the intimate relationship between structure and function in this vital organ. Once formed, depending on size, location, and mobility, left ventricular thrombi have the tendency to embolize, sometimes with dire consequences. Proper management of these thrombi is still controversial. We present a case of an unusual large thrombus, which resolved with anticoagulation therapy alone, giving hope that more invasive intervention can safely be circumvented.