The prevalence, predictors, and outcomes of spontaneous echocardiographic contrast or left ventricular thrombus in patients with HFrEF

ConclusionsIn patients with HFrEF, SEC was not uncommon and increased risk of ischaemic stroke as well as LVT. Anticoagulants could play a role in the reduction of stroke risk, suggesting that patients with SEC/LVT, even those in sinus rhythm, would benefit from systemic anticoagulation treatment.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - January 26, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xiaodong Zhou, Ruiyu Shi, Gaojun Wu, Qianli Zhu, Changzuan Zhou, Liangguo Wang, Chenglong Xue, Yuanyuan Jiang, Xueli Cai, Weijian Huang, Peiren Shan Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research