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Imaging recommendation · Cardiac

Post-MI left ventricular thrombus surveillance

Recommended: Cardiac MRI (LGE) or contrast TTE is the preferred imaging study for post-mi left ventricular thrombus surveillance. Apical thrombus often missed on standard TTE.

Recommended study

Cardiac MRI (LGE) or contrast TTE

MRI IV contrast Preferred Cardiac Acute inpatientOutpatient Reviewed

Apical thrombus often missed on standard TTE. Cardiac MRI is most sensitive.

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