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Transapical extirpation of a left ventricular thrombus in takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Authors: Ryo Suzuki, Tomoaki Kudo, Hiroshi Kurazumi, Masaya Takahashi, Bungo Shirasawa, Akihito Mikamo, Kimikazu Hamano

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

A 58-year-old Japanese female was referred to our hospital. Although the electrocardiogram showed ST elevation, coronary angiography showed intact coronary artery. We diagnosed Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and a left ventricular thrombus. Anticoagulation was administered; however, the left ventricular thrombus had become mobile and protrusive. We extirpated the left ventricular thrombus via trans-apical approach. Left ventricular thrombus is rare in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, but these patients are at a higher risk of thromboembolism, especially if the thrombi are mobile and protruding.

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Title: Transapical extirpation of a left ventricular thrombus in takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Authors: Ryo Suzuki
Tomoaki Kudo
Hiroshi Kurazumi
Masaya Takahashi
Bungo Shirasawa
Akihito Mikamo
Kimikazu Hamano
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-8-135

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