title: Intraoperative bronchoscopic visualization of left ventricular assist device thrombus.
abstract: Despite advancements in left ventricular assist device (LVAD) design and clinical management, device thrombosis remains a pertinent complication. Limited imaging makes precise visualization of clot location and shape very challenging. We report the usage of videobronchoscopic exploration of explanted LVADs for direct visualization of clot in two patients. This technique is a rapid and inexpensive means of improving our understanding of LVAD clot formation and may be useful in surgical exploration of inflow and outflow tracts during LVAD exchange.
authors.affiliation: Advocate Christ Medical Center, Center for Heart Transplant and Assist Devices, Oak Lawn, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Gardner
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Yost
authors.affiliation: Advocate Christ Medical Center, Center for Heart Transplant and Assist Devices, Oak Lawn, IL, USA geetha.bhat@advocatehealth.com.
authors.forename: Geetha
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bhat
authors.affiliation: Advocate Christ Medical Center, Center for Heart Transplant and Assist Devices, Oak Lawn, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Sejal
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Modi
authors.affiliation: Advocate Christ Medical Center, Center for Heart Transplant and Assist Devices, Oak Lawn, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Pat
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pappas
authors.affiliation: Advocate Christ Medical Center, Center for Heart Transplant and Assist Devices, Oak Lawn, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Antone
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tatooles
mesh_terms: D001999:Bronchoscopy; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: HeartMate II; LVAD; bronchoscope; left ventricular assist device; thrombus