Left atrial appendage thrombus in a term neonate with ventricular dysfunction

Key Result

Surgical excision of a large left atrial appendage thrombus in a term neonate with ventricular dysfunction led to rapid recovery.

Key Points

• To examine the rare occurrence of left atrial appendage thrombosis in a term neonate with ventricular dysfunction.
• Clinical examination of the neonate for symptoms like poor feeding and gallop rhythm.
• Echocardiographic evaluation to confirm diagnosis of thrombus.
• Surgical excision of the thrombus was performed.
• Large left atrial appendage thrombus was identified.
• Post-surgery, the neonate experienced rapid recovery.
• Early echocardiographic evaluation proved crucial for diagnosis.