Development of New Algorithms for Early Detection of Pump Thrombosis by Analysis of HeartWare LVAD Log Files

Long-term survival after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation in heart failure patients is mainly determined by a sophisticated after-care. Ambulatory visits only take place every 12 weeks. In case of life-threatening complications like pump thrombosis this might lead to delayed diagnosis and delayed intervention. It was the intention of the present study to develop new algorithms by analysis of LVAD log files for early detection of pump thrombosis.

Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 31, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: N. Reiss, F. Mueller-von Aschwege, T. Schmidt, C. Feldmann, J. Schmitto, A. Hein, J. Glitza Source Type: research