Unexpected Abrupt Increase in Left Ventricular Assist Device Thrombosis

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Authors

Randall C. Starling · Cleveland Clinic

Nader Moazami · Cleveland Clinic

Scott Silvestry · Jewish Hospital

Gregory A. Ewald · Jewish Hospital

Joseph G. Rogers · Duke University

Carmelo A. Milano · Duke University

J. Eduardo Rame

Abstract

The rate of pump thrombosis related to the use of the HeartMate II has been increasing at our centers and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality.

Topics & Keywords

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 370, Issue 1, pp. 33-40

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1313385

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