Primary left main coronary artery thrombus aspiration as a standalone treatment: sailing in uncharted waters

Left main coronary artery thrombosis (LMCAT) identified during coronary angiography is a rare and challenging condition. The following case report describes the use of the thrombus aspiration technique, as a lone therapy for LMCAT, in the setting of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and reviews current data regarding this therapeutic approach.