Durable Left-Ventricular Assist Device Inflow Thrombosis Following External Outflow Graft Obstruction

Key Points

• Inflow thrombosis is a significant concern following obstruction in left-ventricular assist devices.
• Key evidence indicates a link between low flow and thrombus formation in assist devices.
• Assessment highlights the need to consider inflow thrombosis in patients experiencing low flow.
• This finding may enable improved management strategies for patients with inflow thrombosis.