Aim: This study sought to investigate the predictive value of whole blood viscosity (WBV) to identify high-risk patients who will develop an apical thrombus during the acute phase of anterior transmural infarction. Materials & methods: Consecutive 1726 patients with first acute anterior myocardial infarction were evaluated. WBV was calculated according to the Simone's formula. Results: Patients with an apical thrombus had prolonged pain to balloon time, higher rate of post-PCI thrombolysis in myocardial infarction flow ≤1 and significantly higher mean WBV values at both shear rates than those without an apical thrombus. Conclusion: WBV values at both shear rates were found to be significant and independent predictors for early LV apical thrombus formation complicating a first-ever anterior wall myocardial infarction.
Aim: This study sought to investigate the predictive value of whole blood viscosity (WBV) to identify high-risk patients who will develop an apical thrombus during the acute phase of anterior transmural infarction. Materials & methods: Consecutive 1726 patients with first acute anterior myocardial infarction were evaluated. WBV was calculated according to the Simone's formula. Results:Patients with an apical thrombus had prolonged pain to balloon time, higher rate of post-PCI thrombolysis in myocardial infarction flow ≤1 and significantly higher mean WBV values at both shear rates than those without an apical thrombus. Conclusion: WBV values at both shear rates were found to be significant and independent predictors for early LV apical thrombus formation complicating a first-ever anterior wall myocardial infarction.
Authors: Hayder M Al-Kuraishy; Ali I Al-Gareeb; Sadiq M Al-Hamash; Simona Cavalu; Maisra M El-Bouseary; Fatma I Sonbol; Gaber El-Saber Batiha Journal: Front Med (Lausanne) Date: 2022-06-17
Authors: Hayder M Al-Kuraishy; Ali I Al-Gareeb; Maisra M El-Bouseary; Fatma I Sonbol; Gaber El-Saber Batiha Journal: Clin Exp Med Date: 2022-05-24 Impact factor: 5.057