Open AccessThrombus formation in a HeartMate II
Author(s) -
Nahush A. Mokadam,
Shauna Andrus,
Amy Ungerleider
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2010.06.015
Subject(s) - thrombus , ventricular assist device , medicine , cardiology , heart failure , surgery
Fig. 1. Thrombus found in the inlet bearing ball and bearing cup upon dismantle of the index of 5.7, power consumption of 7.6 W, and flow of 6.7 l/min. At the time of his re pulmonary artery pressures, and an aortic valve opening with each cardiac cycle. Althou positioned had low velocity flow. LVAD settings were increased to 10,800 rpm; pulsatilit Since the thrombus was in the inlet bearing ball and cup, it did not lead to increased pow
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