| Literature DB >> 28349222 |
Daisuke Yoshioka1, Koichi Toda1, Takayuki Hidaka2, Soichiro Yasuda3, Shunsuke Saito1, Keitaro Domae1, Yoshiki Sawa4.
Abstract
Anticoagulation therapy with warfarin is essential for postoperative management in patients with left ventricular assist device (LVAD). In this manuscript, we report the case of a patient who developed warfarin resistance after LVAD implantation. Although we administered a novel anticoagulant drug in addition to warfarin and aspirin therapy, the patient developed a major stroke. The patient needed continuous intravenous heparinization until heart transplantation for approximately 2 years. Meticulous management of anticoagulation therapy is essential for a LVAD with warfarin resistance. To our best knowledge, our case is the first case of warfarin resistance in a patient with LVAD.Entities:
Keywords: Anticoagulation therapy; Left ventricular assist device; Warfarin
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28349222 DOI: 10.1007/s10047-017-0947-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Artif Organs ISSN: 1434-7229 Impact factor: 1.731