TY - JOUR T1 - Resolution of a large left ventricular thrombus with anticoagulation alone JF - Saudi Medical Journal JO - Saudi Med J SP - 1445 LP - 1448 VL - 26 IS - 9 AU - Syed-Mehdi H. Zaidi AU - Tarig S. Al-Khuwaitir AU - Bashir A. Wani AU - Ezza Alafifi Y1 - 2005/09/01 UR - http://smj.org.sa/content/26/9/1445.abstract N2 - 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. ER -