Left Atrial Appendage Thrombosis and Oral Anticoagulants: A Meta-Analysis of Risk and Treatment Response
<strong>Background:</strong> Left atrial appendage thrombus (LAAT) is the main cause of cardioembolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF). Emerging evidence indicates that direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) may be a preferred, safer choice for patients with LAAT. Howev...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/9/10/351 |