J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown)
January 2025
Aims: Current recommendations for antithrombotic strategies in left ventricular (LV) thrombus following myocardial infarction (MI) remain uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) compared to warfarin in LV thrombus following MI.
Methods: A systematic search using four databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane CENTRAL, was conducted from inception to 8 July 2024, without language restrictions.