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Ligation of the Outflow Tract for the Treatment of Pump Thrombosis of a Left Ventricular Assist Device

Saleem K, Copeland H, Hadi A, Wang I, Wozniak TC and Hashmi ZA

Ventricular assist device thrombosis is a dreaded complication after implantation. Acute device thrombosis within one month of placement creates additional surgical complexities for the patient. Ligation of the outflow tract while leaving the ventricular assist device in place is an option.