Resolution of hemolysis from pump thrombus during left ventricular assist device exchange.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-16-2014
Abstract
A 50-year-old male who underwent a HeartMate II left ventricular assist device placement for ischemic cardiomyopathy presented with discolored urine and hemolysis 3 mo after the operation. His hemolysis was thought to be due to thrombosis within the pump. Imaging studies were not able to visualize a left ventricular thrombus. Medical management with anticoagulation failed and he underwent surgery for a pump exchange. Intraoperatively, a firm thrombus was found within the pump of the HeartMate II, and the color of the urine changed dramatically from cola-colored to yellow which enabled us to confirm the diagnosis.
Volume
2
Issue
8
First Page
373
Last Page
376
ISSN
2307-8960
Published In/Presented At
Unai, S., Hirose, H., Entwistle, J. W., 3rd, & Samuels, L. E. (2014). Resolution of hemolysis from pump thrombus during left ventricular assist device exchange. World journal of clinical cases, 2(8), 373–376. https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v2.i8.373
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
25133150
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article