Risk factors for thromboembolic events in pediatric patients with ventricular assist devices

• DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2024.05.007
• Publication Date: 2024-05-24T16:50:25Z
• Authors: Jeremy Adderley; Tara Pidborochynski; Holger Buchholz; Paula Holinski; Vijay Anand; Izak De Villiers ...; Darren H. Freed; Mohammed Al-Aklabi; Jennifer Conway

Pediatric patients on ventricular assist devices (VAD) are at risk of thromboembolic (TE) complications. Our objective was to identify factors associated with TE events, including the role initial anticoagulation strategy and device type in pediatric VAD population.