Successful Mitral Valve Repair and Ring Annuloplasty In A Case With Giant Left Atrial Thrombus

Abstract

Left atrial ball thrombus appears to be uncommon. Ball thrombi of the left atrium are usually observed with mitral valve disease.In this study ,we report a case of successful mitral valve repair and ring annuloplasty in a case with giant left atrial thrombus. Removal of the ball thrombus and mitral valve repair were performed simultaneously.Early diagnosis and emergent surgical intervention are mandatory for giant left atrial thrombus