LVAD Outflow Graft Role in Pump Thrombosis

ASAIO J. 2020 Feb;66(2):128-131. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000000936.

Abstract

Left ventricular assist devices are (LVAD) used for circulatory support in patients with end-stage heart failure. Hemolysis/pump dysfunction is a well-known complication of this therapy with various etiologic causes. A small proportion of these complications are caused by outflow graft obstructions; this complication has received little attention in the scientific literature. Herein, we provide a comprehensive overview of the role of the LVAD outflow graft obstruction and its treatment options.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Heart Failure / therapy
  • Heart-Assist Devices / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Thrombosis / etiology*