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Systematic review of efficacy of direct oral anticoagulants and vitamin K antagonists in left ventricular thrombus

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Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) increases the risk of thrombotic events and mortality. Vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) used to treat LVT have several known risks, as a result of which direct… Click to show full abstract

Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) increases the risk of thrombotic events and mortality. Vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) used to treat LVT have several known risks, as a result of which direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) use has recently increased. We aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of DOACs and VKAs in treating LVT.

Keywords: ventricular thrombus; vitamin antagonists; efficacy; direct oral; left ventricular

Journal Title: ESC Heart Failure
Year Published: 2022

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