Successful intraventricular thrombolysis during ventricular assist device support.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Different types of mechanical ventricular assist devices are available for treating end stage congestive heart failure. Despite technical improvements, however, various complications are still reported for patients during mechanical support. We report our experience with intraventricular thrombolysis as a treatment for possible thrombosis of a continuous flow device that had been implanted as a bridge to heart transplantation. This approach has been demonstrated to be both effective and safe.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Failure
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Thrombolytic Therapy
- Thrombosis