6.05 Left Ventricular Thrombus

In this episode, we review left ventricular (LV) thrombus, including its pathophysiology, imaging characteristics, and treatment. How are the components of Virchow's triad disrupted by myocardial infarction, predisposing to formation of LV thrombus? What are the echocardiographic features of LV thrombus? How can LV thrombus be distinguished from myxoma on cardiac MRI and angiogram? Can the chronic versus acute nature of LV thrombus be discerned on imaging? Is there a role for transesophageal echocardiogram for assessing LV thrombus? What anticoagulation agents are allowed in the treatment of LV thrombus? What evidence supports continuing anticoagulation beyond three months, and when is it reasonable to discontinue therapy? Tune in for answers to these questions.

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