Acute right atrial thrombus formation after extracorporeal life support removal during LVAD-implantation

Abstract

A 58-year-old male underwent LVAD-Implantation after ECLS explantation. After removal of ECLS (A) transesophageal echocardiography revealed thrombus in the inferior vena cava (B) and right atrium (C). The thrombus was removed with a second pump run including RVAD-Implantation. (D) The diameter of thrombus formations was 6 × 1 cm and 5 × 1.5 cm.

Keywords

Right atrial thrombus ECLS LVAD circulatory support devices (LVAD RVAD BVAD TAH)cardiac mechanical circulatory support general aortic surgery complications thrombosis (specify location)circulatory temporary support (incl mechanical balloon pump)

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