Thrombosis in the cavity of the left ventricle. Part 1. Causes, diagnosis, prevention of formation
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More than 100 years have passed since the first description of intracavitary thrombi, but the problem of diagnosis of thrombi, risk factors for development, as well as the impact of myocardial revascularization remain is a very relevant problem today, which definitely affects the prevalence of thrombi formation in the cavity of the left ventricle (LV). This review is devoted to the description and analysis of the main methods of diagnosing the presence of a thrombus in the cavity of the LV and factors affecting the formation of a thrombus. The most adequate method for diagnosing left ventricular thrombosis is a cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, but a simpler method such as transthoracic echocardiography can be used as a screening method for most patients. Determining the causes of LV thrombosis, such as reduced ventricular mobility, local myocardial damage, the presence of hyper coagulation and inflammatory phenomena, contributes to the adequate treatment of patients and the necessary prevention of thrombus formation.
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