A low-dose thrombolytic infusion protocol for safe and successful treatment of left ventricular assist device thrombosis: a case series.

Ramakrishna GorantlaAiham AlbaeniMuhammad W ChoudhryVincent ContiScott LickWissam I KhalifeKhaled Chatila

Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2024)

A low-dose, prolonged, and systemic thrombolytic infusion protocol is an effective and relatively safe treatment that can lead to a sustained resolution of pump thrombosis with low bleeding complications and failure rates.

Keyphrases

low dose
pulmonary embolism
left ventricular assist device
high dose
randomized controlled trial
acute ischemic stroke
risk factors
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