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Review
. 2014 Jan;29(1):83-94.
doi: 10.1111/jocs.12238. Epub 2013 Nov 24.

Diagnosis, nonsurgical management, and prevention of LVAD thrombosis

Carlo R Bartoli  1 , Gorav Ailawadi, John A Kern
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Diagnosis, nonsurgical management, and prevention of LVAD thrombosis

Carlo R Bartoli et al. J Card Surg. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) thrombosis is a life-threatening complication. Multiple case reports describe successful nonsurgical management with thrombolytics, aggressive antiplatelet therapy, or percutaneous catheter-directed thrombectomy. However, consensus management of LVAD thrombosis has not been established and guidelines are urgently needed. In order to raise awareness of nonsurgical treatment options, we review the current strategies for the clinical diagnosis, management, and prevention of LVAD thrombosis.

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