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  • Predictive Utility of Left Heart Catheterization Indices for Left Ventricular Thrombus Formation After Anterior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

    • Posted: 01/31/2022
    • Author:

      Sean Tan, Udit Thakur, Kuan Yee Chow, Senhong Lee, Andy Ngoi, Nitesh Nerlekar and Arthur Nasis

    • 2022CRM

    Abstract

    Background

    Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) has a 5% incidence after anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Multiple risk factors predispose to LVT formation, including left ventricular systolic dysfunction and infarct size, however measurable predictors during index left heart catheterization (LHC) have not been determined.

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