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Evaluation of coronary flow is useful in patients with left coronary cusp thrombus formation after left ventricular

Tasuku Sato1, Michinari Hieda2, Shutaro Futami2

  • 1Heart Center, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.

European Heart Journal. Case Reports
|February 2, 2023
PubMed

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Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation can cause thrombus formation, obstructing coronary arteries. Transthoracic echocardiography offers a non-invasive method to assess coronary blood flow patency despite LVAD interference.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Medical Devices
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Severe heart failure necessitates Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) support.
  • LVADs carry a risk of thrombus formation, potentially leading to coronary artery occlusion.

Observation:

  • LVADs can create an echogenic window, complicating echocardiographic views.
  • Careful transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) allows for observation of coronary artery flow.

Findings:

  • TTE can non-invasively and immediately evaluate coronary flow patency.
  • This method helps detect potential thrombus-related coronary artery occlusion.

Implications:

  • Echocardiography provides a crucial, immediate, non-invasive tool for monitoring LVAD patients.
  • Early detection of coronary complications can improve patient outcomes and management.

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