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Case Report: Thrombosed Mitral Leaflets in a Patient With Rheumatic Heart Disease: A Rare Clinical Case

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Rheumatic heart disease remains a significant contributor to cardiovascular morbidity. We report the case of an 82‐year‐old man who presented with acute right‐sided hemiplegia. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) showed a thrombus attached to the mitral valve leaflets (MVL). Anticoagulation therapy was initiated, leading to significant thrombus resolution. It spotlights the potential efficacy of thrombolytic and anticoagulation. Committee Approval Number: IR.TBZMED.REC.1403.1018

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72082

Authors: Naser Khezerlou, Mehdi Taghizadeh, Mohammadjavad Sotoudeheian, Razieh Parizad

Institutions: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820