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Removal of huge clot (black arrow) from left ventricle, curve lines depict edges of ventriculotomy.
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F1
Left ventricular EF was 30% and there was a large thrombus [Figure 1], measuring 9.49 cm x 5.47 cm.
Echocardiography shows huge clot in left ventricle (surrounded by curve lines).
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F2
With the presence of microemboli to left hand, this in-transient clot predisposed the patient to further emboli [Figure 2].
Left ventricular apex and internal wall of left ventricle after removal of clot.
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F3
The thrombus was removed from the LV through ventriculotomy and aortotomy [Figure 3].