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Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
Condition: Thrombosis
Procedure: Transplants
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Myocardial infarction and factor VIII elevation in a 36-year-old man
We report a 36-year-old man who had a myocardial infarction despite lacking traditional cardiac risk factors. He developed end-stage heart failure and renal insufficiency necessitating a HeartMate II left ventricular assist device (LVAD). While on the transplant list, he experienced two episodes of LVAD thrombosis 6 months apart, prompting device exchange and escalation of anticoagulation therapy. He eventually underwent a successful heart-kidney transplant before suffering an extensive left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis 6 weeks later. A thrombophilia workup revealed elevated factor VIII activity of 319% (normal ran...
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - December 31, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Amit Alam Harsh Doshi Divya N Patel Keval Patel Dreamy James Jesus Almendral Source Type: research
