Title of article
Dissolution of an apical thrombus by apixaban in a patient with old anteroseptal myocardial infarction
Author/Authors
Yanıkoğlu, Atakan Karaman State Hosptial - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Altıntaş, Mehmet Sait Karaman State Hosptial - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Ekinözü, İsmail Karaman State Hosptial - Department of Cardiology, Turkey
From page
671
To page
672
Abstract
Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) is a frequent complication of acute myocardial infarction (MI). Late ventricular thrombus formation is a rare phenomenon, and it is associated with adverse chamber remodeling. Oral vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) are the current treatment recommendation for LVT. Herein we present a case of late LVT that successfully resolved by treatment with apixaban.
Journal title
The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology: Andolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi
Journal title
The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology: Andolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi
Record number
2693033
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