Open AccessPump thrombosis and dynamic outflow graft compression: complications in left ventricular assist device therapy
Author(s) -
Dobner Stephan,
Gräni Christoph,
HugiMayr Beate,
Mihalj Maks,
Rhyner Daniel,
Wieser Monika,
Martinelli Michele,
Hunziker Lukas,
Reineke David
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
esc heart failure
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.787
H-Index - 25
ISSN - 2055-5822
DOI - 10.1002/ehf2.13244
Subject(s) - medicine , ventricular assist device , heart failure , thrombosis , cardiology , outflow , presentation (obstetrics) , destination therapy , intensive care medicine , surgery , physics , meteorology
Over the past decade, left ventricular assist device (VAD) therapy has become more prevalent and increasingly safe. Severe complications, such as VAD pump thrombosis and outflow graft obstruction, are rare, yet still associated with high morbidity and mortality. Clinical presentation, VAD alarm and log files, laboratory analysis, and non‐invasive cardiac imaging are crucial for establishing the correct diagnosis and determining clinical management. Early intervention is critical to prevent adverse cardiac remodelling or VAD pump failure.