Why the study?
Guidelines recommend vitamin K antagonists for left ventricular thrombus after myocardial infarction, but data regarding the use of direct oral anticoagulants in this setting are limited.
Comparison
Apixaban vs warfarin
Design
Prospective, randomized, multicentre open-label clinical trial
Follow-up
3 months
Authors
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Apixaban may serve as a convenient alternative to warfarin for post-MI LV thrombus; leaves open need for larger trials on long-term outcomes.
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