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ReviewClinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis

Left Ventricular Thrombus in Oncology Patients and Beyond: Imaging, Treatment Choices, and Duration.

Ameer Awashra, Ahmed Emara, Mohammed AbuBaha, Bayan Mahafdah, Kareem Istetieh, Bara AbuBaha, Samia Aldwaik, Tujan Hamed, Mariam Assi, Hamza A Abdul-Hafez and 3 more

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Ameer AwashraDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.ORCID 0009-0002-5122-8200
Ahmed EmaraFaculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID 0009-0001-2718-8627
Mohammed AbuBahaDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Bayan MahafdahFaculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Kareem IstetiehDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Bara AbuBahaDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Samia AldwaikDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Tujan HamedDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Mariam AssiDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Hamza A Abdul-HafezDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.ORCID 0009-0003-6089-240X
Abdullah Faisal AlbukhariFaculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed S ElgendyFaculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Gharbia, Egypt.
Abdalhakim ShubietahDepartment of Medicine, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.

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BackgroundLeft ventricular thrombus (LVT) is a significant complication linked to myocardial infarction and marked left ventricular dysfunction. its detection has increased among oncology patients; this may be attributed to the cardiotoxic effects of cancer therapies. The prothrombotic state occur in cancer which is caused by factors include hypercoagulability, persistent systemic inflammation, and endothelial injury promote an environment conducive to thrombus formation.MethodsA comprehensive review was conducted through PubMed, Scopus, and leading cardiology and oncology society guidelines up to October 2025. Relevant studies were analyzed to provide an overview of the epidemiology, mechanisms, diagnostic imaging approaches, treatment strategies, and prognosis of left ventricular thrombus in both oncology and non-oncology populations.ResultsLVT occurred in approximately 4%-15% of patients after myocardial infarction, with an increased incidence among those with chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the initial diagnostic test, while cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) with late gadolinium enhancement is the gold standard. Anticoagulation with either vitamin K antagonists or direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) effectively reduces embolic risk. Oncology patients pose additional concerns, because they had increased bleeding risk and potential drug interactions. Currently, both American Heart Association (AHA) and European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines lack cancer-specific recommendations.ConclusionLVT in oncology patients results from a combination of factors, including cancer-related thrombosis and therapy-induced cardiac dysfunction factors. Early detection and individualized anticoagulation are important. More specific studies are urgently required to establish optimal therapy duration, cancer-specific cardio-oncology guidelines to enhance safety and outcomes.

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Heart DiseasesHeart VentriclesNeoplasmsThrombosisVentricular Dysfunction, LeftHumansanticoagulation therapycancer associated thrombosiscardiac magnetic resonancecardio-oncologydirect oral anticoagulants (DOACs)left ventricular thrombus

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PMCPMC13031738

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