Evaluation of aspirin platelet inhibition in left ventricular assist device population.

Paige Morgan NickelsenJaclyn M HawnHolly MeadowsBrian HoustonRyan J TedfordJohana FajardoCaroline Perez

Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2021)

Aspirin responsiveness not only varies between patients but can significantly wane within individual LVAD patients over time. Additional study is needed to determine if monitoring aspirin resistance may prevent thrombotic complications after LVAD implantation.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
left ventricular assist device
low dose
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
cardiovascular events
type diabetes