Abstract
We experienced a large left atrial ball thrombus in a patient without mitral valve disease. By transthoracic echocardiography the mass was appeared to be free-floating and swinging randomly in the left atrium. An urgent operation was performed successfully. Operative findings reavealed the mass to be a large ball thrombus loosely attached to atrial wall. We suggest that surgical removal is indicated as soon as possible, because of a very high risk of embolism or circulatory collapse.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 159-161 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Tokai Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Atrial fibrillation
- Left atrium
- Mitral valve disease
- Thrombus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)