Erschienen in:
22.11.2016 | Pathophysiology of Myocardial Failure (I Anand and M Patarroyo-Aponte, Section Editors)
New Challenges in the Treatment of Patients With Left Ventricular Support: LVAD Thrombosis
verfasst von:
Ann B. Nguyen, Nir Uriel, Sirtaz Adatya
Erschienen in:
Current Heart Failure Reports
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Ausgabe 6/2016
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Abstract
Mechanical circulatory support has revolutionized the treatment of heart failure, affording patients significantly improved survival and quality of life. However, further advancements in this technology have been hindered by adverse events, particularly gastrointestinal bleeding, driveline infection, stroke, and device thrombosis. Recently, there has been a renewed focus on device thrombosis as the reported incidence has increased. This review focuses on an update on the diagnostic modalities and current treatment algorithms of this serious complication.