Fluoroscopy-Guided Resolution of Ingested Thrombus Leading to Functional Disturbance of a Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device

Fluoroscopy-Guided Resolution of Ingested Thrombus Leading to Functional Disturbance of a Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device

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The third generation of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) has been shown to improve outcome and quality 2 Piece Outdoor Sectional 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 Shampoo generation of LVADs (HVAD Pump, HeartWare, Inc.) in a patient with chronic heart failure 4 months after implantation.