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Published on: August 16, 2021
Successful bridge to recovery using two-stage HeartWare LVAD explantation approach after embolic stroke
Anton Sabashnikov1, Benjamin A Högerle, Prashant N Mohite
1Department of Cardiothoracic Transplantation & Mechanical Support, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, Harefield Hospital, Hill End Road, Harefield, Middlesex, United Kingdom UB9 6JH. A.Sabashnikov@rbht.nhs.uk.
Abstract:
A two-stage explantation of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) was performed on 47 year old afro-american gentlemen with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) who was successfully bridged to recovery. After he suffered a stroke caused by a VAD thrombosis with embolisation, the VAD outflow graft was first ligated using minimally-invasive approach. Two months later, the device was explanted and a manufactured titanium plug was placed into the sewing ring. This stepwise procedure might be beneficial in cases of high thromboembolic risk and in patients who suffered a thromboembolic event previously.
