title: Fluoroscopy-guided resolution of ingested thrombus leading to functional disturbance of a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device.
abstract: The third generation of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) has been shown to improve outcome and quality of life in patients suffering from acute and chronic heart failure. However, VAD-associated complications are still a challenge in the clinical practice. Here we report the resolution of a mobile thrombus formation in the proximity of the inflow cannula of a third generation of LVADs (HVAD Pump, HeartWare, Inc.) in a patient with chronic heart failure 4 months after implantation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heart Center Leipzig, University of Leipzig, Struempellstra β e 39, 04289 Leipzig, Germany.
authors.forename: Jens
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Garbade
authors.forename: Hartmuth B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Bittner
authors.forename: Friedrich-Wilhelm
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Mohr
authors.forename: Markus J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Barten