Aortic Root Thromboembolism and Associated Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Contemporary Durable LVADs

Patients with HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist devices may develop aortic root thrombus, yet its prevalence and associated risks are unknown. We present 2 patients who developed aortic root thromboembolism and acute coronary occlusions. We additionally present heart transplantation as viable trea...

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Published in:JACC. Case reports 2024-08, Vol.29 (15), p.102441, Article 102441
Main Authors: Akdogan, Raziye Ecem, Check, Larissa, Houston, Brian A., Carnicelli, Anthony P., Griffin, Jan M., Atkins, Jessica L., Witer, Lucas J., Kilic, Arman, Tedford, Ryan J., Baker, Grace, Manger, Darian, Hajj, Jennifer, Rao, Vishal N.
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Language:English
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acute myocardial infarction
aortic root thrombus
HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device
right ventricular failure
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Summary:Patients with HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist devices may develop aortic root thrombus, yet its prevalence and associated risks are unknown. We present 2 patients who developed aortic root thromboembolism and acute coronary occlusions. We additionally present heart transplantation as viable treatment for thromboembolic disease and refractory right ventricular failure. [Display omitted]
ISSN:2666-0849
2666-0849
DOI:10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102441