Ligation of the Outflow Graft of the Left Ventricular Assist Device for Management of Hemolysis Due to Pump Thrombosis

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  • Jean Touchan
  • Alexis Shafii
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Pump thrombosis is a serious complication of continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). Treatment options include medical thrombolysis, surgical pump exchange or urgent heart transplantation. We are reporting a case of pump thrombosis with active hemolysis and acute renal failure managed surgically by isolating the LVAD while awaiting renal recovery and donor heart availability.

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تاریخ انتشار 2016