Risk Factors for Left Ventricular Thrombus Formation in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Conclusion This study suggested that elevated D-dimer levels (>444 ng/mL DDU) and reduced EF were independently associated with increased risk of LVT formation. Severe MR could decrease the incidence of LVT. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis - September 15, 2022 Category: Hematology Authors: Wu, Hao-Sheng Dong, Jian-Zeng Du, Xin Hu, Rong Jia, Chang-Qi Li, Xu Wu, Jia-Hui Ruan, Yan-Fei Yu, Rong-Hui Long, De-Yong Ning, Man Sang, Cai-Hua Jiang, Chen-Xi Bai, Rong Wen, Song-Nan Liu, Nian Li, Song-Nan Wang, Wei Guo, Xue-Yuan Zhao, Xin Zuo, Song Cui, Tags: Review Article Source Type: research