LV Thrombus Screening in Anterior STEMI: Worth it?

Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2021
Left ventricular (LV) thrombus is more common in patients with anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) compared to other types of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and is linked to worse outcomes. Diagnosing LV thrombus remains challenging. Contrast echocardiography (TTE) has potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, affecting treatment strategies involving antithrombotic/anticoagulation therapy. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of contrast TTE as a routine screening method for detecting LV thrombus in the acute phase of anterior STEMI.
Epistemonikos ID: 4ce790f718744f85982d1cf5282d5d97e613c438
First added on: Jul 01, 2024