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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement thrombosis in patient supported with durable left ventricular assist device
Author(s) -
Rao Sriram D.,
Jagasia Dinesh,
Anwaruddin Saif,
Birati Edo Y.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.28742
Subject(s) - medicine , valve replacement , ventricular assist device , thrombosis , cardiology , aortic valve , surgery , heart failure , stenosis
Aortic insufficiency (AI) is a frequent problem after continuous‐flow left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation and results in increased morbidity and mortality. Advances in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) technology have resulted in this being discussed as a potential option for LVAD patients with AI. While small case series have been published, we report the first case of TAVR thrombosis in an LVAD patient. This case highlights a major diagnostic and management dilemma that should become more present if this strategy becomes more widespread.