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ArticleJACC. Case reports2026

Recurrent Left Ventricular Thrombus After Reverse Remodeling in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: Insights From 4D Flow MRI.

Sodai Suzuki, Kenichiro Suwa, Atsushi Sakamoto, Kyoko Unno, Keitaro Akita, Mikiko Nakamura, Terumori Satoh, Keisuke Iguchi, Hayato Ohtani, Yuichiro Maekawa

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Sodai SuzukiDivision of Cardiology, Internal Medicine III, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan.
Kenichiro SuwaDivision of Cardiology, Internal Medicine III, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan.
Atsushi SakamotoDivision of Cardiology, Internal Medicine III, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan. Electronic address: asakamo@hama-med.ac.jp.
Kyoko UnnoDivision of Cardiology, Internal Medicine III, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan.
Keitaro AkitaDivision of Cardiology, Internal Medicine III, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan.
Mikiko NakamuraDivision of Cardiology, Internal Medicine III, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan.
Terumori SatohDivision of Cardiology, Internal Medicine III, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan.
Keisuke IguchiDivision of Cardiology, Internal Medicine III, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan.
Hayato OhtaniDivision of Cardiology, Internal Medicine III, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan.
Yuichiro MaekawaDivision of Cardiology, Internal Medicine III, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan.

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Abstract

backgroundApical left ventricular thrombus in ischemic cardiomyopathy may recur even after reverse remodeling and apparent improvement in cardiac function. CASE SUMMARY: We describe the case of a 48-year-old man who presented with exertional dyspnea. Evaluation revealed triple-vessel coronary artery disease, a left ventricular ejection fraction of 20%, and an apical thrombus. Treatment with guideline-directed medical therapy, warfarin, and percutaneous coronary intervention led to thrombus resolution and improved systolic function, with the ejection fraction increasing to 40%. However, 4-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging at 4-year follow-up demonstrated diminished diastolic vortex localized to the basal left ventricle, indicating reduced apical flow velocity. Despite improved systolic function, apical thrombus recurred. DISCUSSION: This case demonstrates that structural and functional recovery does not eliminate thrombotic risk. Persistent apical flow abnormalities may create a prothrombotic environment, highlighting the importance of longitudinal flow assessment with advanced imaging such as 4-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging, particularly in patients with a prior thrombus.

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4-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imagingleft ventricular thrombusreverse remodeling

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