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World J Clin Cases. Jan 16, 2024; 12(2): 460-465
Published online Jan 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i2.460
Double-chambered left ventricle with a thrombus in an asymptomatic patient: A case report
Narae Kim, In-Ho Yang, Hui-Jeong Hwang, Il-Suk Sohn
Narae Kim, In-Ho Yang, Department of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea
Narae Kim, In-Ho Yang, Hui-Jeong Hwang, Il-Suk Sohn, Department of Cardiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul 05278, South Korea
Author contributions: Kim N contributed to manuscript writing and editing, and data collection; Hwang HJ and Sohn IS gave data; Yang IH contributed to conceptualization and supervision.
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Corresponding author: In-Ho Yang, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, 892 Dongnam-ro Gangdong-gu, Seoul 05278, South Korea. seventi4@hanmail.net
Received: November 26, 2023
Peer-review started: November 26, 2023
First decision: December 5, 2023
Revised: December 11, 2023
Accepted: December 21, 2023
Article in press: December 21, 2023
Published online: January 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Double-chambered left ventricle (DCLV) is a rare congenital heart disease. Due to its rarity, the detailed data of the disease are not yet sufficient. We report the progress of a case of DCLV diagnosed incidentally. DCLV was diagnosed using multimodal imaging including echocardiography, coronary angiography, and coronary computed tomography angiography. After one year of follow-up, a thrombus occurred in the accessory chamber. The thrombus resolved after anticoagulation was initiated, and the patient is undergoing follow-up. Through this case, we demonstrate the necessity of multimodal imaging in the diagnosis of DCLV, and the importance of anticoagulation in the management.