Intraoperative bronchoscopic visualization of left ventricular assist device thrombus

Gardner Yost; Geetha Bhat; Sejal Modi; Pat Pappas; Antone Tatooles

doi:10.1177/0267659115611223

Intraoperative bronchoscopic visualization of left ventricular assist device thrombus

Gardner Yost, Geetha Bhat, Sejal Modi, Pat Pappas, Antone Tatooles

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Abstract

Despite advancements in left ventricular assist device (LVAD) design and clinical management, device thrombosis remains a pertinent complication. Limited imaging makes precise visualization of clot location and shape very challenging. We report the usage of videobronchoscopic exploration of explanted LVADs for direct visualization of clot in two patients. This technique is a rapid and inexpensive means of improving our understanding of LVAD clot formation and may be useful in surgical exploration of inflow and outflow tracts during LVAD exchange.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	433-435
Number of pages	3
Journal	Perfusion (United Kingdom)
Volume	31
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0267659115611223
State	Published - Jul 1 2016

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Safety Research
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Advanced and Specialized Nursing

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Intraoperative bronchoscopic visualization of left ventricular assist device thrombus

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