Key result
Thrombus removal during device exchange treats rare aortic valve thrombosis following LVAD implantation.
Why the study?
Native valve thrombosis is a rare complication after implantation of left ventricular assist devices despite common use of these devices in cardiogenic shock after myocardial infarction.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights native aortic valve thrombosis as a rare but important complication of temporary LVAD support that can be managed with surgical removal during device exchange.
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Clinicians should remain vigilant for aortic valve thrombosis after LVAD; this case leaves open optimal prevention strategies.
The use of assist devices for ventricular support after myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock has become common practice. Thrombosis, bleeding, and infection are common complications. However, native valve thrombosis is a rare complication. We present a case of aortic valve thrombosis after implantation of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) treated with thrombus removal at time of device exchange.
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Crestanello et al. (2009) conducted a case report in Myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock (n=1). Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation was evaluated on Aortic valve thrombosis. Aortic valve thrombosis occurred as a rare complication following left ventricular assist device implantation and was treated with thrombus removal during device exchange.
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