Detection of acquired von Willebrand syndrome after ventricular assist device by total thrombus ‐formation analysis system

ConclusionsIn patients with CF ‐LVAD, the platelet thrombus‐formation capacity was extremely impaired because of AVWS, and T‐TAS parameters could detect the presence of AVWS. T‐TAS can be used for easy detection of AVWS as a point‐of‐care testing. Further studies with a large sample size are needed to validate our res ults in several LVAD models and evaluate the prognostic value of bleeding complications and thromboembolism in patients with LVAD.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - July 22, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Seiji Takashio, Koichi Kaikita, Masato Nishi, Mami Morioka, Taiki Higo, Akira Shiose, Tsuyoshi Doman, Hisanori Horiuchi, Toshihiro Fukui, Kenichi Tsujita Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research