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Giant Left Atrial Thrombus: A Source of Systemic Emboli

ABSTRACT: Graphical abstract Highlights • It is important to maintain therapeutic-range INR after mechanical valve replacement.• A normally functioning mechanical mitral valve does not preclude a large LA thrombus.• There is a high index of suspicion of LA thrombus in patients with systemic embolization.

SUBMITTER: Arow Z

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9271426 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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