Apixaban Prophylaxis for Prevention of Left Ventricular Thrombus Following Anterior Myocardial Infarction

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Acute Myocardial Infarction of Anterior Wall Left Ventricular Thrombus Prophylaxis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 75
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
472 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pakistan · Other
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About This Trial

The objective of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the safety and efficacy of low dose Apixaban (2.5 mg bid) in addition to guideline directed medical therapy vs guideline directed medical therapy alone in the prevention of left ventricular thrombus formation (after 30-days) following primary PCI in patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction with severe LV dysfunction.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-65 years * Presenting with acute anterior STEMI * Severe LV dysfunction (EF\<35%) with antero-apical akinesis, dyskinesis, or aneurysm * WIHTOUT evidence of LV thrombus. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with previous anterior myocardial infarction or LAD revas…
Contacts

Abdul Hakeem, MD FACC FSCAI FASE

+92 3355554342

ahakeem@gmail.com

CONTACT

Sabha Bhatti, MD FASE FASNC FACC

608-772-3048

drsabhabhatti@gmail.com

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