title: Interventional Treatment of LVAD Outflow Graft Stenosis by Introduction of Bare Metal Stents.
abstract: Left ventricular assist device outflow graft stenosis is a rare but life-threatening complication of mechanical cirulatory support therapy. Current treatment modalities (pump exchange or systemic thrombolytic therapy) are associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Implantation of bare metal stents within the stenosed outflow graft is an alternative. Herein, we describe a series of three cases with successful stent placement. This seems to be safe and successful; however, correct and early diagnosis of outflow stenosis can be challenging. Information provided by the HeartWare ventricular assist device (HVAD) logfiles is extremely helpful for diagnosis.
authors.forename: Dominik
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wiedemann
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schlöglhofer
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Haberl
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Riebandt
authors.forename: Kamen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dimitrov
authors.forename: Heinrich
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Schima
authors.forename: Johannes
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kastner
authors.forename: Wolfgang
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Matzek
authors.forename: Günther
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Laufer
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Zimpfer
mesh_terms: D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000601:surgery; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008670:Metals; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D015607:Stents; D019737:Transplants
chemical_list: D008670:Metals