Acute Myocardial Infarction Associated With a Mobile Left Ventricular Thrombi

The majority of acute coronary syndromes are caused by coronary artery thrombotic occlusions secondary to atherosclerotic plaque erosion or rupture. Coronary embolism is an important yet forgotten underlying cause of acute coronary syndrome. We present a case of a young patient who presented with ST elevation myocardial infarction suspected to be secondary to coronary embolization originating from a left ventricular thrombus.

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The majority of acute coronary syndromes are caused by thrombotic occlusions in the coronary artery as a result of plaque erosion or rupture. Coronary embolism, which is often overlooked, can also be an important underlying cause of acute coronary syndrome. This case report describes a young patient with ST elevation myocardial infarction suspected to be caused by coronary embolization originating from a left ventricular thrombus.