Left atrial appendage thrombus in a term neonate with ventricular dysfunction

Cardiology in the Young 2026

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Authors: Kyung Jin Ahn, Eung Re Kim
DOI: 10.1017/s104795112611155x
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Abstract

Left atrial appendage thrombosis is exceedingly rare in neonates and may present with nonspecific findings. We report a term neonate presenting with poor feeding and a gallop rhythm, who was found to have a large left atrial appendage thrombus with ventricular dysfunction. Surgical excision resulted in rapid recovery, highlighting the importance of early echocardiographic evaluation in subtle neonatal heart failure.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac tumors and thrombi Aortic Thrombus and Embolism Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications

Publication details

Journal / source
Cardiology in the Young
Volume
36
Issue
3
Pages
613–615
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN