Left Ventricular Mural Thrombus Treated With Dabigatran

Journal Title: Journal of Case Reports and Studies - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 4

Abstract

Novel oral anticoagulants may be effective and safe alternatives to conventional treatment for left ventricular (LV) mural thrombus. A case of left ventricular mural thrombus successfully treated with dabigatran etixelate is described, and the rationale for undertaking further systematic evaluation of novel anticoagulants for this indication discussed.

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  • EP ID EP582647
  • DOI 10.15744/2348-9820.2.102
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Cross P (2014). Left Ventricular Mural Thrombus Treated With Dabigatran. Journal of Case Reports and Studies, 2(4), 1-3. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-582647