Recurrent Early Thrombus Formation in HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Device

Massimo Capoccia MD, MSc; Christopher T. Bowles PhD; Anton Sabashnikov MD; Andre Simon MD, PhD

doi:10.1177/2324709613490676

Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports (May 2013)

Recurrent Early Thrombus Formation in HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Device

Massimo Capoccia MD, MSc,
Christopher T. Bowles PhD,
Anton Sabashnikov MD,
Andre Simon MD, PhD

Affiliations

Massimo Capoccia MD, MSc: Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, UK
Christopher T. Bowles PhD: Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, UK
Anton Sabashnikov MD: Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, UK
Andre Simon MD, PhD: Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, UK

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/2324709613490676
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 1

Abstract

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Left ventricular assist devices are becoming an established treatment for end-stage heart failure. In spite of their proven benefit, pump thrombosis remains a significant complication. Here we describe the challenging management of a patient with recurrent pump thrombosis.

Published in Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports

ISSN: 2324-7096 (Online)
Publisher: SAGE Publishing
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General); Medicine: Pathology
Website: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/hic

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