Pump thrombosis and dynamic outflow graft compression: complications in left ventricular assist device therapy

• DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.13244
• Publication Date: 2021-02-11T04:29:57Z
• Authors: Stephan Dobner; Christoph Gräni; Beate Hugi‐Mayr; Maks Mihalj; Daniel Rhyner; Monika Wieser; Michele Martinelli; Lukas Hunziker; David Reineke
• Keywords: Outflow; Presentation (obstetrics); Destination therapy

Abstract Over the past decade, left ventricular assist device (VAD) therapy has become more prevalent and increasingly safe. Severe complications, such as VAD pump thrombosis outflow graft obstruction, are rare, yet still associated with high morbidity mortality. Clinical presentation, alarm log files, laboratory analysis, non‐invasive cardiac imaging crucial for establishing correct diagnosis determining clinical management. Early intervention is critical to prevent adverse remodelling or failure.