Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Stenting for Treatment of LVAD Outflow Graft Obstruction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.07.443
Abstract: Introduction Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) outflow graft obstruction is a well-known and significant complication. The typical management involves treatment of presumed thrombosis of the graft with intensified anticoagulation or surgery. More recently, endovascular stenting… read more here.
Keywords: obstruction; outflow graft; lvad outflow; treatment ... See more keywords
Endovascular Stenting of a LVAD Outflow Graft Thrombosis.
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DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000000371
Abstract: We report the endovascular stenting of an outflow tract thrombosis in a left ventricular assist device in a patient with relative contraindications to sternotomy and pump exchange. This report highlights the importance of simultaneous prevention… read more here.
Keywords: outflow graft; endovascular stenting; lvad outflow; stenting lvad ... See more keywords