We report a case of left ventricular apical thrombus induce embolic stroke in patient with stress cardiomyopathy. In this case, although we initiated anticoagulant treatment after finding apical thrombus on time, stroke occurred. However, favorable clinical results were achieved with prompt percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy after early suspicion and accurate diagnosis. This case emphasized the need for a follow-up echocardiography during SCMP recovery period to evaluate possible complications such as LV thrombus.