Open AccessLVAD Outflow Graft Role in Pump Thrombosis
Author(s) -
Yaron D. Barac,
Adam Nevo,
Jacob N. Schroder,
Carmelo A. Milano,
Mani A. Daneshmand
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
asaio journal
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-943X
pISSN - 1058-2916
DOI - 10.1097/mat.0000000000000936
Subject(s) - outflow , complication , medicine , ventricular assist device , thrombosis , circulatory system , hemolysis , cardiology , heart failure , surgery , physics , meteorology
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.