An evidence-based evaluation of left ventricular thrombus treatment, outcomes, and resolution: a systematic review, pooled analysis and meta-analysis

CS Kwok, S Bennett, JA Borovac, M Will… - Coronary Artery …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) is a recognized complication of acute myocardial infarction
which is associated with stroke. There has yet to be a published systematic review that …

Factors influencing left ventricular thrombus resolution and its significance on clinical outcomes

SE Kim, CJ Lee, J Oh, SM Kang - ESC Heart Failure, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aims A left ventricular thrombus (LVT) is not uncommon in patients with impaired LV systolic
function. However, the treatment strategy for LVT has not yet been fully established. We …

Thromboembolic Complications in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

M Habib, D Aronson - Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis, 2024 - thieme-connect.com
Apical ballooning syndrome, commonly known as Takotsubo syndrome, is a distinct
cardiomyopathy often resembling acute myocardial infarction in presentation. Takotsubo …

Direct oral anticoagulants: quick primer on when to use and when to avoid

A Bejjani, B Bikdeli - Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2024 - thieme-connect.com
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have transformed the landscape of antithrombotic
therapy in the past two decades. However, there is uncertainty about when they should or …

Clinical profile and prognosis of elderly patients with left ventricular thrombus after anticoagulation

Q Zhang, Z Zhang, H Zheng, C Wang, M Yu, D Si… - Thrombosis …, 2023 - Springer
Background Contemporary data regarding the clinical characteristics and prognosis of left
ventricular thrombus (LVT) in older adults (aged≥ 65 years old) are lacking. In this study, we …

Stroke and Recent Myocardial Infarction, Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction, Left Ventricular Thrombus, and Wall Motion Abnormalities

AC Fonseca - Current Cardiology Reports, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review To review the evidence regarding stroke and recent myocardial
infarction (MI), reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, left ventricular thrombus (LVT), and …

Left ventricular disease as a risk factor for adverse outcomes and stroke recurrence in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source

A Cascio Rizzo, G Schwarz, A Bonelli… - European Stroke …, 2025 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Severe left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction (ejection fraction [EF]< 30%) is
a known cardiovascular risk factor and a major cause of cardioembolism. However, less …

Contrast Echocardiography in Heart Failure: Update 2023

H Becher, W Alhumaid, J Windram, J Choy - Current Heart Failure Reports, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The application of ultrasound-enhancing agents (contrast
agents) has improved the accuracy and reproducibility of echocardiography. The review …

Direct Oral Anticoagulants versus Vitamin K Antagonists for the management of left ventricular thrombus after myocardial infarction: A meta-analysis

C Gogos, V Anastasiou, AS Papazoglou… - The American Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Left ventricular (LV) thrombus formation remains a post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI)
complication even in the modern era of early reperfusion. The optimal anticoagulation …

[HTML][HTML] Systemic right ventricle complications in levo-transposition of the great arteries: A case report and review of literature

MR Almajed, A Almajed, N Khan, MS Obri… - World Journal of …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
BACKGROUND Congenitally corrected levo-transposition of the great arteries (L-TGA) is a
congenital heart disease in which the ventricles and great arteries are transposed from their …