Journal article
EVALUATING DIRECT ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS VERSUS VITAMIN K ANTAGONISTS FOR TREATMENT OF LEFT VENTRICULAR THROMBUS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
Abstract
BACKGROUND Left ventricular thrombi are associated with high rates of stroke and systemic embolism. While vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) have historically been the anticoagulant of choice, they have a narrow therapeutic window and require frequent monitoring. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) offer more predictable anticoagulation but the use of DOACs to treat left ventricular thrombus has not been well studied. Guideline recommendations around …
Authors
Qiu Y; McEwen C; Bhagirath V; Chan N; Eikelboom J; Eikelboom R; Young J; Whitlock R; Belley-Cote E
Journal
Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 37, No. 10,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
10 2021
DOI
10.1016/j.cjca.2021.07.036
ISSN
0828-282X