Log files analysis and evaluation of circadian patterns for the early diagnosis of pump thrombosis with a centrifugal continuous-flow left ventricular assist device

Pump thrombosis (PT) is a severe complication of continuous-flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs),1 –3 which is driven by patient- and/or device-specific characteristics that synergize with systemic factors to the development of the thrombotic event.2,4–7 PT can occur because of in-pump thrombus build up or ingestion of a mobilized thrombus.8,9 Treatment is based on intravenous anticoagulation and/or thrombolytic therapy.10 Its success rate is the highest at an early stage of PT and decreases in the case of late diagnosis.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL CLINICAL SCIENCE Source Type: research