Fluoroscopy-Guided Resolution of Ingested Thrombus Leading to Functional Disturbance of a Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device

Fluoroscopy-Guided Resolution of Ingested Thrombus Leading to Functional Disturbance of a Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device

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The third generation of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) has been shown to improve outcome and quality of life ladies Western boots in patients suffering from acute and chronic heart failure.However, VAD-associated complications are still a challenge in the clinical practice.Here we report the resolution of a mobile thrombus formation in the proximity of the inflow cannula of 12V Kettle a third generation of LVADs (HVAD Pump, HeartWare, Inc.) in a patient with chronic heart failure 4 months after implantation.