Pump thrombosis and dynamic outflow graft compression: complications in left ventricular assist device 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 and outflow graft obstruction, are rare, yet still associated with high morbidity and mortality. Clinical presentation, VAD a...

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Main Authors: Stephan Dobner, Christoph Gräni, Beate Hugi‐Mayr, Maks Mihalj, Daniel Rhyner, Monika Wieser, Michele Martinelli, Lukas Hunziker, David Reineke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-04-01
Series:ESC Heart Failure
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.13244