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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 128-131 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | ASAIO Journal |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Feb 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- angiography
- left ventricular assist device
- obstruction
- outflow graft
- thrombosis