Every great story seems to begin with a snake: a case report of large right atrial thrombus encountered during MitraClip procedure

Abstract Background TEER has revolutionized mitral regurgitation treatment, addressing clinical burden in aging patients. However, thrombotic complications may still occur. Case presentation An 83-year-old man with severe mitral regurgitation underwent a MitraClip procedure. A large molding thrombus...

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Main Authors: Antonio Totaro, Vincenzo Ienco, Chiara Galluccio, Vincenzo Sacra, Antonio Pierro, Nicola Testa, Gianluca Testa, Cosimo Sacra
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Published: SpringerOpen 2025-07-01
Series:The Egyptian Heart Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-025-00661-z
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author Antonio Totaro
Vincenzo Ienco
Chiara Galluccio
Vincenzo Sacra
Antonio Pierro
Nicola Testa
Gianluca Testa
Cosimo Sacra
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Cosimo Sacra
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description Abstract Background TEER has revolutionized mitral regurgitation treatment, addressing clinical burden in aging patients. However, thrombotic complications may still occur. Case presentation An 83-year-old man with severe mitral regurgitation underwent a MitraClip procedure. A large molding thrombus was observed during the procedure, despite a targeted ACT. To prevent cerebral embolization, two carotid filters were placed. The procedure was successfully completed, and mitral regurgitation was reduced. The patient was stable during the procedure, with no evidence of pulmonary or cerebral embolism. Conclusions The case highlights the importance of close observation and multidisciplinary decision-making in managing acute thrombus during TEER. Further research is needed to establish the potential role of cerebral protection devices and the effect of anticoagulation procedures on thrombus formation.
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spelling doaj-art-2b48e9f43cd84faa88557b2241a79fde2025-08-20T03:03:33ZengSpringerOpenThe Egyptian Heart Journal2090-911X2025-07-017711510.1186/s43044-025-00661-zEvery great story seems to begin with a snake: a case report of large right atrial thrombus encountered during MitraClip procedureAntonio Totaro0Vincenzo Ienco1Chiara Galluccio2Vincenzo Sacra3Antonio Pierro4Nicola Testa5Gianluca Testa6Cosimo Sacra7Department of Medicine and Health Sciences “V. Tiberio”, University of MoliseInterventional cardiology Unit, Responsible Research HospitalInterventional cardiology Unit, Responsible Research HospitalDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico IIRadiology Department, S. Timoteo HospitalAgostino Gemelli University PolyclinicDepartment of Medicine and Health Sciences “V. Tiberio”, University of MoliseInterventional cardiology Unit, Responsible Research HospitalAbstract Background TEER has revolutionized mitral regurgitation treatment, addressing clinical burden in aging patients. However, thrombotic complications may still occur. Case presentation An 83-year-old man with severe mitral regurgitation underwent a MitraClip procedure. A large molding thrombus was observed during the procedure, despite a targeted ACT. To prevent cerebral embolization, two carotid filters were placed. The procedure was successfully completed, and mitral regurgitation was reduced. The patient was stable during the procedure, with no evidence of pulmonary or cerebral embolism. Conclusions The case highlights the importance of close observation and multidisciplinary decision-making in managing acute thrombus during TEER. Further research is needed to establish the potential role of cerebral protection devices and the effect of anticoagulation procedures on thrombus formation.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-025-00661-zMitraClipAtrial thrombusTEERCarotid filter
spellingShingle Antonio Totaro
Vincenzo Ienco
Chiara Galluccio
Vincenzo Sacra
Antonio Pierro
Nicola Testa
Gianluca Testa
Cosimo Sacra
Every great story seems to begin with a snake: a case report of large right atrial thrombus encountered during MitraClip procedure
The Egyptian Heart Journal
MitraClip
Atrial thrombus
TEER
Carotid filter
title Every great story seems to begin with a snake: a case report of large right atrial thrombus encountered during MitraClip procedure
title_full Every great story seems to begin with a snake: a case report of large right atrial thrombus encountered during MitraClip procedure
title_fullStr Every great story seems to begin with a snake: a case report of large right atrial thrombus encountered during MitraClip procedure
title_full_unstemmed Every great story seems to begin with a snake: a case report of large right atrial thrombus encountered during MitraClip procedure
title_short Every great story seems to begin with a snake: a case report of large right atrial thrombus encountered during MitraClip procedure
title_sort every great story seems to begin with a snake a case report of large right atrial thrombus encountered during mitraclip procedure
topic MitraClip
Atrial thrombus
TEER
Carotid filter
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-025-00661-z
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