Cavitation in left ventricular assist device patients: a potential early sign of pump thrombosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10741-019-09884-0
Abstract: Mechanical ventricular support with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has emerged as a durable and safe therapy, both as bridge-to-transplant (BTT) or destination therapy (DT), in patients with advanced heart failure (HF). However, the occurrence… read more here.
Keywords: cavitation; assist device; pump thrombosis; ventricular assist ... See more keywords
Bivalirudin for left ventricular assist device thrombosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11239-018-1725-z
Abstract: Pump thrombosis remains a serious complication of implantable ventricular assist device therapy and is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Optimal management strategies remain controversial and are guided largely by limited literature and… read more here.
Keywords: assist device; ventricular assist; thrombosis; pump thrombosis ... See more keywords
PREDICTION OF LVAD PUMP THROMBOSIS WITH 30-DAY LDH VALUES: RESULTS FROM A LARGE-VOLUME HIGH ACUITY TRANSPLANT CENTER
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(18)31497-9
Abstract: Pump thrombosis (PT) remains a life-threatening complication of LVAD therapy. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels, used to aid in the diagnosis of PT, may rise prior to overt clinical thrombosis. We investigated the predictive power of… read more here.
Keywords: lvad pump; thrombosis day; prediction lvad; thrombosis ... See more keywords
Argatroban versus heparin for the treatment of pump thrombosis in patients with ventricular assist device
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DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.1095
Abstract: Pump thrombosis (PT) is a major complication from ventricular assist device (VAD) and the best therapy remains unknown. The diagnosis of PT is challenging and, based on the ISHLT (International Society of Heart and Lung… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; vad; assist device; ventricular assist ... See more keywords
Tirofiban in Suspected Left Ventricular Assist Device Pump Thrombosis.
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DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001083
Abstract: Antithrombotic optimization with a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor has been used for the treatment of suspected pump thrombosis, but available literature with tirofiban is lacking. This study aims to describe the use of tirofiban for suspected… read more here.
Keywords: tirofiban suspected; pump thrombosis; left ventricular; suspected pump ... See more keywords
Acute Outflow Graft Occlusion-A Novel Predictable Complication of Lysis Therapy for the Treatment of Left Ventricular Assist Device Intra-Pump Thrombosis.
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DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001971
Abstract: Lysis therapy is an established treatment option for intra-pump thrombosis of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). In clinical routine, we observed repeated cases of acute outflow graft occlusions (OGO) associated with lysis therapy with need… read more here.
Keywords: lysis therapy; pump thrombosis; intra pump; lysis ... See more keywords
Accelerated LVAD pump thrombosis in COVID‐19 patient: Case report and mini review
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.17097
Abstract: Coronavirus (COVID‐19) infection exposes patients with heart failure specially who are on mechanical support to a higher risk of morbidity and mortality. read more here.
Keywords: accelerated lvad; thrombosis covid; pump thrombosis; covid ... See more keywords
RF16 EARLY ASPIRIN NON-RESPONDERS IDENTIFICATION BY ROUTINE USE OF AGGREGOMETRY TEST IN LVAD (LEFT VENTRICLE ASSIST DEVICE) PATIENTS REDUCES THE RISK OF PUMP THROMBOSIS.
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DOI: 10.2459/01.jcm.0000550033.59270.c6
Abstract: Introduction: LVAD management is really challenging since inadequate anticoagulation treatment can lead to life threatening sistuations like ischemic stroke or pump thrombosis. Main intention of our study was to investigate if early identification of aspirin… read more here.
Keywords: pump; non responders; pump thrombosis; aspirin non ... See more keywords
Insights Into the Low Rate of In-Pump Thrombosis With the HeartMate 3: Does the Artificial Pulse Improve Washout?
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.775780
Abstract: While earlier studies reported no relevant effect of the HeartMate 3 (HM3) artificial pulse (AP) on bulk pump washout, its effect on regions with prolonged residence times remains unexplored. Using numerical simulations, we compared pump… read more here.
Keywords: pump thrombosis; artificial pulse; rate; pump ... See more keywords
Stroke and pump thrombosis following left ventricular assist device implantation: The impact of the implantation technique
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.974527
Abstract: Objectives Several studies have shown the potential advantage of less-invasive surgery (LIS) for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. This study aims to determine the impact of LIS on stroke and pump thrombosis events after… read more here.
Keywords: lvad implantation; pump thrombosis; stroke pump; group ... See more keywords