| Literature DB >> 30585873 |
Yaron D Barac1, Adam Nevo, Jacob N Schroder, Carmelo A Milano, Mani A Daneshmand.
Abstract
Left ventricular assist devices are (LVAD) used for circulatory support in patients with end-stage heart failure. Hemolysis/pump dysfunction is a well-known complication of this therapy with various etiologic causes. A small proportion of these complications are caused by outflow graft obstructions; this complication has received little attention in the scientific literature. Herein, we provide a comprehensive overview of the role of the LVAD outflow graft obstruction and its treatment options.Entities:
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Year: 2020 PMID: 30585873 DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000000936
Source DB: PubMed Journal: ASAIO J ISSN: 1058-2916 Impact factor: 2.872