Missing the blind spot in a HeartMate 3 LVAD outflow graft obstruction caused by fungal infection
Year: 2021
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A patient was admitted in cardiogenic shock and a constant decrease of pump flow requiring combined inotropic support. To evaluate the cause, echocardiography and a ramp test were performed. The results suggested a LVAD related problem - particularly a suspected outflow graft obstruction. Wether CT scan nor angiography confirmed the assumption. However, a post-mortem LVAD examination revealed an outflow obstruction caused by a fungal thrombus formation invisible for standard imaging procedures.
Source: Artificial Organs
DOI: 10.1111/aor.14075
Institutions: Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité, German Centre for Cardiovascular Research, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, ETH Zurich, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institute of Translational Medicine, Freie Universität Berlin
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,800
OpenAlex ID: W3203754803