Outcomes in Patients with a Centrifugal Flow with Full Magnetic Levitation Left Ventricular Assist Device (CF-FML LVAD) Who Did Not Receive Bridging with a Continuous Heparin Infusion (CHI) After Implantation

PurposeCompare outcomes in CF-FML LVAD patients who received a CHI after implantation until they reached therapeutic INR on warfarin to were started only and did not receive CHI.MethodsA retrospective analysis using chart review the institutional database was completed 27 patients.Results5 of (due medication shortage), post-operative day 1 or 2 (POD1 POD2) for an goal 2-3. initiated remaining (DOS-POD8) PTT range POD2 (DOS-POD9). reach before their therapeutic. The POD4 (DOS-POD14). without POD6 (POD5-POD11). with POD10 (POD2-POD31). no faster discharged from index hospitalization sooner. had similar less adverse events (AEs) then (Image 1).ConclusionIn small cohort patients, initiation anticoagulation associated thromboembolic complications. Further work identify populations supported need post-operatively is warranted considering practice changes. Compare CHI. A patients. 5 1). In