LVAD Outflow Graft Role in Pump Thrombosis.

Authors :: Barac YD
Nevo A
Schroder JN
Milano CA
Daneshmand MA
Source :: ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs : 1992) [ASAIO J] 2020 Feb; Vol. 66 (2), pp. 128-131.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Left ventricular assist devices are (LVAD) used for circulatory support in patients with end-stage heart failure. Hemolysis/pump dysfunction is a well-known complication of this therapy with various etiologic causes. A small proportion of these complications are caused by outflow graft obstructions; this complication has received little attention in the scientific literature. Herein, we provide a comprehensive overview of the role of the LVAD outflow graft obstruction and its treatment options.

Subjects :: Heart Failure therapy
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Heart-Assist Devices adverse effects
Thrombosis etiology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1538-943X
Volume :: 66
Issue :: 2
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs : 1992)
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 30585873
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0000000000000936