Massive left ventricular thrombosis can mimic functional mitral stenosis by restricting ventricular inflow.
A case of massive thrombosis of the left ventricle is reported. The thrombus had caused a pronounced restriction of the ventricular inflow with the signs and symptoms of "functional" mitral stenosis.
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