Diagnosis of hemolysis and device thrombosis with lactate dehydrogenase during left ventricular assist device support

Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) with a continuous-flow (CF) rotary pump is associated with low levels of hemolysis during normal pump operation. Clinically significant hemolysis can be an early sequelae of pump thrombus. Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) thrombosis may result in stroke, peripheral embolism, heart failure, device exchange, and death. The timely detection of pump thrombus remains challenging.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: Research Correspondence Source Type: research