Complete resolution of long pedunculated thrombus of the proximal ascending aorta following conservative management: an interesting case
- 1 March 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in BMJ Case Reports
- Vol. 14 (3), e236777
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2020-236777
Abstract
We report a case of a 60-year-old woman who presented clinically with symptoms of acute embolic stroke. On workup with MRI, carotid Doppler and subsequent CT angiography, a long pedunculated mobile thrombus was seen with the base of the thrombus attached to the ascending aorta and the tip protruding into the left common carotid artery. She was advised urgent cardiovascular surgery consultation; however, she preferred medical management over surgery. She was put on dual antiplatelet therapy. On follow-up after 6 months, there was complete resolution of the thrombus.Keywords
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