Does infection predispose to thrombosis during long-term ventricular assist device support?

Noelia Bouzas-CruzJavier CastrodezaOscar Gonzalez-FernandezCarlos FerreraAndrew WoodsSian ToveyNicola Robinson-SmithAdam K McDiarmidGareth ParryJulie SamuelStephan SchuelerGuy A MacGowan

Published in: Artificial organs (2022)

Infection and thrombotic events are significant adverse events related to the duration of support in patients receiving HVADs. Infections do not clearly predispose to thrombotic events.

Keyphrases

heart failure
pulmonary embolism
left ventricular
atrial fibrillation