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  1. Computed Tomographic images of the brain showing infarcts in the following areas A. right temporo-parietal B. right thalamus, right occipital C. left cerebellum
  2. A. Intra-operative trans-oesophageal echocardiographic image showing a massive left ventricular clot hitting the aortic valve in systole B. Computed tomographic image showing the huge clot occupying major part of the left ventricular cavity. C. Intra-operative images showing surgical removal of the thrombus D. Thrombectomy specimen
  3. A. post-operative trans-oesophageal echocardiography showing left ventricular cavity free of thrombus, (B-D) pre-discharge computed tomographic images of the brain showing reduction in size of the infarct and absence of haemorrhagic transformation in the following areas of the brain B. right temporo-parietal C. right thalamus, right occipital D. left cerebellum