Successful percutaneous trans-catheter treatment of left ventricular assist device outflow graft stenosis with a covered stent. Journal Article

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Authors: Retzer, EM; Tannenbaum, SA; Fedson, SE; Kim, GH; Sayer, GT; Paul, JD; Nathan, S; Jeevanandam, V; Friant, J; Uriel, N; Shah, AP
Article Title: Successful percutaneous trans-catheter treatment of left ventricular assist device outflow graft stenosis with a covered stent.
Abstract: Left ventricular assist devices improve survival in patients with advanced heart failure but can be associated with significant complication including infection, pump thrombosis, and de novo severe aortic insufficiency. Outflow graft stenosis is a much more rare complication, but one with significant hemodynamic consequences. Surgical repair is often necessary, but many patients are too high risk for further surgical intervention. We describe the first case of left ventricular assist device outflow graft stenosis treated with percutaneous trans-catheter placement of a covered stent.
Journal Title: ESC heart failure
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2015
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