Direct Oral Anticoagulants vs Vitamin K Antagonists in Left Ventricular Thrombi: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Background: There is increasing interest in direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), given their safety and convenience in atrial fibrillation, compared with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs). However, the use of DOACs in left ventricular (LV) thrombi is considered off-label, with current guidelines recommend...

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Main Authors: Faith Michael, MD, Navneet Natt, MD, Mohammed Shurrab, MD, MSc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-09-01
Series:CJC Open
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589790X21001153