Infected left ventricular thrombus confirmed by FDG PET/CT presenting as persistent <i>Streptococcus anginosus</i> bacteraemia in ischaemic cardiomyopathy: a case report

This case represents one of the few PET-confirmed infected LV thrombus presenting with persistent <i>S. anginosus</i> bacteraemia. It highlights the diagnostic value of multimodal imaging, particularly PET/CT in distinguishing infected thrombus from sterile thrombus and endocarditis, and underscores the importance of prolonged antibiotic therapy, anticoagulation, and multidisciplinary management.