What is the purpose of the echocardiographic algorithm for post-myocardial infarction LV thrombus?
The purpose of the echocardiographic algorithm for post-myocardial infarction LV thrombus is to act as a gatekeeper for thrombus evaluation by delayed enhancement CMR. This algorithm has been shown to provide insights into the performance characteristics of LV thrombus detection by routine echocardiography. It has also been used to assess the incidence, outcomes, and predictors of ventricular thrombus after reperfused ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction, as well as to characterize the risk factors, mortality, and timing of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke with left ventricular assist devices.  