Free-floating left atrial thrombus complicating mitral stenosis.
Free-floating thrombus is a rare disorder that usually occurs in the setting of a dilated left atrium. It is an important condition because it can produce sudden death by obstructing the mitral orifice or cause embolic events. Early diagnosis and surgical treatment are mandatory.
Awamleh
Paula
P
Cardiology Service, Hospital Universitario de Getafe, Carretera de Toledo, Km 12,500, 28905 Getafe, Madrid, Spain. paulaawamleh@yahoo.es
González
Oscar
O
Luquero
Francisco
F
D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*