Early thrombus in a HeartMate II left ventricular assist device: a potential cause of hemolysis and diagnostic dilemma.
Bhamidipati
Castigliano M
CM
Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
Ailawadi
Gorav
G
Bergin
James
J
Kern
John A
JA
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D020878:Device Removal; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006461:Hemolysis; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors
D000925:Anticoagulants