K K H Kam, J S K Chan, A P W Lee
INTRODUCTION: Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Conventional treatment comprises warfarin-mediated anticoagulation; it is unclear whether non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) exhibit comparable efficacy and safety. Limited data are available for Asian patients. This study compared NOACs with warfarin in terms of clinical efficacy and safety for managing LVT. METHODS: Clinical and echocardiographic records were retrieved for all adult patients with echocardiography-confirmed LVT at a major regional centre in Hong Kong from January 2011 to January 2020...
February 8, 2024: Hong Kong Medical Journal