left ventricular thrombus is a known complication following acute myocardial infarction that can lead to systemic thromboembolism. to obviate the risk of thromboembolism, the patient needs anticoagulation in addition to dual antiplatelet therapy. however, combining antiplatelets with anticoagulants substantially increases the bleeding risk. traditionally, vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) have been the sheet anchor for anticoagulation in this scenario. the use of direct oral anticoagulants has significantly attenuated the bleeding risk associated with anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism. furthermore, in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, the use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in conjunction with antiplatelets has been found to be noninferior in reducing ischemic events while significantly attenuating the bleeding compared with VKA. after initial case reports, multiple observational and nonrandomized studies have now safely and effectively utilized direct oral anticoagulants for anticoagulation in left ventricular thrombus. here, we report a series of two cases presenting with left ventricular thrombus following acute myocardial infarction. In this case series, we try to address the issues concerning the choice and duration of anticoagulation in the case of postinfarct left ventricular thrombus. pending the results of large randomized control trials, the judicious use of direct oral anticoagulant is warranted when taking into consideration the ischemic and bleeding profile in an individualized approach.

Pradhan, A., Bhandari, M., Vishwakarma, P., Salimei, C., Iellamo, F., Sethi, R., et al. (2023). Anticoagulation for Left Ventricle Thrombus—Case Series and Literature Review for Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants. JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR DEVELOPMENT AND DISEASE, 10(2) [10.3390/jcdd10020041].

Anticoagulation for Left Ventricle Thrombus—Case Series and Literature Review for Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants

Salimei C.;Iellamo F.;Perrone M. A.
2023-01-01

Abstract

left ventricular thrombus is a known complication following acute myocardial infarction that can lead to systemic thromboembolism. to obviate the risk of thromboembolism, the patient needs anticoagulation in addition to dual antiplatelet therapy. however, combining antiplatelets with anticoagulants substantially increases the bleeding risk. traditionally, vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) have been the sheet anchor for anticoagulation in this scenario. the use of direct oral anticoagulants has significantly attenuated the bleeding risk associated with anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism. furthermore, in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, the use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in conjunction with antiplatelets has been found to be noninferior in reducing ischemic events while significantly attenuating the bleeding compared with VKA. after initial case reports, multiple observational and nonrandomized studies have now safely and effectively utilized direct oral anticoagulants for anticoagulation in left ventricular thrombus. here, we report a series of two cases presenting with left ventricular thrombus following acute myocardial infarction. In this case series, we try to address the issues concerning the choice and duration of anticoagulation in the case of postinfarct left ventricular thrombus. pending the results of large randomized control trials, the judicious use of direct oral anticoagulant is warranted when taking into consideration the ischemic and bleeding profile in an individualized approach.
2023
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/11
English
anterior wall myocardial infarction
anticoagulation
direct oral anticoagulants
dual therapy
left ventricular thrombus
Pradhan, A., Bhandari, M., Vishwakarma, P., Salimei, C., Iellamo, F., Sethi, R., et al. (2023). Anticoagulation for Left Ventricle Thrombus—Case Series and Literature Review for Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants. JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR DEVELOPMENT AND DISEASE, 10(2) [10.3390/jcdd10020041].
Pradhan, A; Bhandari, M; Vishwakarma, P; Salimei, C; Iellamo, F; Sethi, R; Perrone, Ma
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