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Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke Due to Left Ventricular Assist Device Suction in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In end-stage heart failure patients, LVAD implantation is an important alternative treatment option to heart transplantation and is increasingly utilized. Ischemic stroke is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality after LVAD implantation. We present a case of a 13-year-old male who developed acute ischemic stroke postoperatively due to LVAD-related thromboembolism. The patient underwent emergency mechanical thrombectomy, which resulted in rapid neurological recovery. This case highlights the feasibility and effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy as an early intervention in pediatric LVAD-related stroke cases.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions

DOI: 10.1002/ccd.70440

Authors: Abdulkadir Yılmaz, Enis Burak Gül, Ümit Kervan, Sinan Sabit Kocabeyoğlu

Institutions: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7116742930

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