Free-floating left atrial thrombus complicating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with atrial fibrillation: a case description

Key Points

• Left atrial thrombus formation complicates hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in patients with atrial fibrillation, contributing to significant cardiac risks.
• Identification involved imaging techniques, with affected patients likely facing life-threatening complications if untreated.
• Assessment of clinical history and imaging highlights the urgent need for monitoring patients at risk for thrombus.
• Timely intervention is crucial, emphasizing the need for awareness in managing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with atrial fibrillation.