Thrombus in normal coronary arteries: Retrospective study and review of case reports

SummaryBackgroundMyocardial infarction is rarely caused by non-occlusive thrombus in angiographically normal coronary arteries. The cases reported in the literature are scarce and follow-up was usually short. The efficacy and tolerability of the exclusively medical treatment strategy used in most cases remain unknown.AimsTo evaluate efficacy of medical treatment and long-term prognosis in these patients.MethodsWe retrospectively selected and analysed patients hospitalized in our centre between 1998 and 2008 for myocardial infarction caused by non-occlusive thrombus in angiographically normal coronary arteries (defined as stenosis