Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Anticoagulants and Cardiac Thromboses

Bruce L. Davidson, MD, MPH, FCCP, joins CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to elaborate on his Commentary in this month's issue, outlining that direct thrombin inhibitor anticoagulants are associated with cardiac thromboses and making the case that, except for rare instances, alternatives should be prescribed.