title: Isolation of outflow graft of a clotted ventricular assist device with recovery of cardiac function.
abstract: Ventricular assist device (VAD) thrombosis, though uncommon, is a well-known complication. A HeartWare VAD implanted 2 years ago in a middle-aged man stopped because of thrombosis in the VAD. Because the patient's left ventricular function was recovered by the time of intervention, only the outflow graft was isolated and cut, leaving the pump in place.
authors.forename: Prashant
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mohite
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Saez
authors.forename: Gemma
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: Andre
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Simon
authors.forename: Toufan
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bahram
mesh_terms: D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016896:Treatment Outcome