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Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) outflow graft obstruction is an uncommon complication but carries significant morbidity and mortality. Here we provide a case series of patients with LVAD intrinsic outflow… Click to show full abstract
Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) outflow graft obstruction is an uncommon complication but carries significant morbidity and mortality. Here we provide a case series of patients with LVAD intrinsic outflow graft obstruction who are deemed to be a high surgical risk for pump exchange and, therefore, underwent percutaneous intervention with the concomitant use of neuroprotective device—Sentinel cerebral protection system (CPS) (Boston Scientific) to prevent embolic stroke.
Keywords:
ventricular assist;
left ventricular;
graft obstruction;
outflow graft
Journal Title: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Year Published: 2022
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