title: Aortic valve thrombosis after implantation of temporary left ventricular assist device.
abstract: The use of assist devices for ventricular support after myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock has become common practice. Thrombosis, bleeding, and infection are common complications. However, native valve thrombosis is a rare complication. We present a case of aortic valve thrombosis after implantation of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) treated with thrombus removal at time of device exchange.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. juan.crestanello@osumc.edu
authors.forename: Juan A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Crestanello
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Orsinelli
authors.forename: Michael S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Firstenberg
authors.forename: Chittoor
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sai-Sudhakar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D020878:Device Removal; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D004867:Equipment Design; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000601:surgery*; D017131:Thrombectomy; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome