Key result
Left ventricular thrombus was identified by echocardiography in 8% (95% CI 3-19%) of patients with tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy and resolved with low molecular weight heparin treatment.
Why the study?
What is the incidence and clinical significance of left ventricular thrombus in patients with tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy?
Observational (n=52)
No
What is the incidence and clinical significance of left ventricular thrombus in patients with tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy?
Left ventricular thrombus is a noteworthy complication occurring in approximately 8% of patients with tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy, which may be associated with elevated CRP and resolves with low molecular weight heparin.
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May warrant LV thrombus screening in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy; leaves open optimal anticoagulation strategy pending prospective trials.
Haghi et al. (2008) conducted an observational in Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy (n=52). Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy was evaluated on Incidence of left ventricular thrombus (95% CI 3-19). Left ventricular thrombus was identified by echocardiography in 8% (95% CI 3-19%) of patients with tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy and resolved with low molecular weight heparin treatment.
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