Abstract
Left ventricular (LV) thrombus is a serious complication of anterior wall myocardial infarction (MI), especially in patients with severe LV dysfunction. LV thrombus carries a high risk of causing stroke and other thromboembolic complications despite adequate anticoagulation therapy. There is a benefit of anticoagulation in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy to reduce thromboembolic events or in resolution of LV thrombus. Two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography is the most commonly used technique for the diagnosis and follow-up of such cases. Our patient developed a chronic LV thrombus with ischemic cardiomyopathy post anterior wall MI and was managed well on anticoagulants to prevent the thromboembolic events under strict vigilance and follow-up.
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