Sep 15, 2022 · Despite the many advances in cardiovascular medicine, decisions concerning the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of left ventricular (LV) thrombus often remain challenging.

May 1, 2025 · Apical thrombus should be treated with anticoagulation therapy, initially with intravenous unfractionated heparin or low-molecular-weight heparin, and subsequently with …

Left ventricular apical thrombus is a known complication following an anterior ST‐elevation myocardial infarction.

Aug 12, 2025 · This topic will discuss risk factors, testing, and treatment of left ventricular (LV) thrombus with a focus on patients with reduced systolic function or acute myocardial infarction …

Left ventricular thrombus is a blood clot (thrombus) in the left ventricle of the heart. LVT is a common complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). [1][2] Typically the clot is a mural …

Is there any utility in prophylactic treatment against LV apical thrombus? Unfortunately, there have not been randomized control trials that have specifically investigated full dose anticoagulation …

The most difficult to diagnose is a small, immobile, apical mural thrombus. A small mural thrombus is often less echo dense, and therefore more difficult to distinguish from underlying …

pproach and risk assessment may still be required. Other high-risk features include significant apical wall motion abnormalities, Takotsubo, LV noncompaction, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, …

Sep 23, 2022 · The following are key points to remember about this scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) for the management of patients at risk for and with left …

Sep 15, 2022 · We suggest that, on the basis of limited data, patients with NICM with LV thrombus should be treated with OAC for at least 3–6 mo, with dis-continuation if LVEF …