Decompressive hemicraniectomy for acute ischemic stroke in a patient implanted with a left ventricular assist device: a case report

Decompressive hemicraniectomy for acute ischemic stroke in a patient implanted with a left ventricular assist device: a case report

Abstract Background Thromboembolic ischemic stroke (IS) is one of the most feared complications of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement and represents a challenge to surgical management because of concomitant anticoagulant therapy. Case presentation A 39-year-old man presented with cardio...

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Main Authors: Walid Oulehri, Mircea Cristinar, Gharib Ajob, Sandrine Marguerite, Bob Heger, Hélène Cebula, Michel Kindo, Paul Michel Mertes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Decompressive craniectomy
Cardiac arrest
Left ventricular assist device
Ischemic stroke
Anticoagulation
Heart transplantation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-020-01576-0

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