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Intraoperative bronchoscopic visualization of left ventricular assist device thrombus
被引:0
|作者:
Yost, Gardner
[1
]
Bhat, Geetha
[1
]
Modi, Sejal
[1
]
Pappas, Pat
[1
]
Tatooles, Antone
[1
]
机构:
[1] Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Ctr Heart Transplant & Assist Devices, Oak Lawn, IL USA
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关键词:
left ventricular assist device;
LVAD;
thrombus;
bronchoscope;
HeartMate II;
D O I:
10.1177/0267659115611223
中图分类号:
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号:
1002 ;
100201 ;
摘要:
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.
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页码:433 / 435
页数:3
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