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Ryosuke Honda1, Toru Miyoshi1, Shuntaro Ikeda1
1Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology, Hypertension, and Nephrology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon City, JPN.
Cureus
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) can occur early in acute lymphocytic myocarditis, even within 48 hours. Echocardiography aids in detecting LVT in myocarditis patients, enabling timely intervention and reducing thromboembolic risks.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Pathology
Background:
- Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) formation in cardiac disease is linked to adverse thromboembolic events.
- Understanding the timing and risk factors for LVT is crucial for patient management.
- Acute myocarditis, particularly in younger individuals, presents unique challenges in cardiac thrombus formation.
