An updated review of the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants in treatment of left ventricular thrombus

Left ventricular (LV) thrombus is a potentially serious complication affecting males and females with ischemic and non-ischemic cardiomyopathy - specifically after acute myocardial infarctions of the anterior left ventricular wall, and long-standing tachyarrhythmias, respectively1. LV thrombi pose significant risks for systemic embolization and devastating stroke events, while also demanding a treatment carrying inherit risks of its own. It is therefore imperative to have accurate detection of these ventricular thrombi and an appropriate understanding of the risks and benefits regarding management.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Review, meta-analysis Source Type: research