Heart Failure After 5 Years on LVAD: Diagnosis and Treatment of Outflow Graft Obstruction

ASAIO J. 2017 Jan/Feb;63(1):e1-e2. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000000370.

Abstract

HeartWare assist device outflow graft obstruction is an uncommon but severe complication, and it may be because of several reasons. We present a case of recurrence of heart failure in a young patient supported with left ventricular assist device and on the waiting list for heart transplantation. After a complex diagnostic workout, a stenosis of the graft anastomosis was found and successfully stented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Heart Failure / etiology*
  • Heart Failure / therapy
  • Heart-Assist Devices / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Stents