Recurrent Early Thrombus Formation in HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Device

Left ventricular assist devices are becoming an established treatment for end-stage heart failure. In spite of their proven benefit, pump thrombosis remains a significant complication. Here we describe the challenging management of a patient with recurrent pump thrombosis.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Massimo Capoccia MD, MSc, Christopher T. Bowles PhD, Anton Sabashnikov MD, Andre Simon MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2013-05-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2324709613490676