title: Recurrent Early Thrombus Formation in HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Device.
abstract: Left ventricular assist devices are becoming an established treatment for end-stage heart failure. In spite of their proven benefit, pump thrombosis remains a significant complication. Here we describe the challenging management of a patient with recurrent pump thrombosis.
authors.affiliation: Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, UK.
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Capoccia
authors.affiliation: Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, UK.
authors.forename: Christopher T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Bowles
authors.affiliation: Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, UK.
authors.forename: Anton
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sabashnikov
authors.affiliation: Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, UK.
authors.forename: Andre
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Simon
keywords: heart transplantation; left ventricular assist device (LVAD); mechanical circulatory support; thrombus