Aortic Root Thrombus in a Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient as a Cause for Intractable Ventricular Tachycardia.
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Dewan, KC; Lobo, AA; Fitch, ZW; Murillo, A; Pollak, A; Nicoara, A; Johnston, VG; Milano, CA
Published in: Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep
September 2025
Aortic root thrombosis (ART) is an uncommon complication after left ventricular assist device implantation. We describe a unique postoperative presentation of intractable ventricular tachycardia as a result of an aortic root thrombus extending into the left main coronary artery. This case highlights the importance of a high degree of suspicion and anticoagulation for ART in the setting of intractable postoperative ventricular tachycardia and limited opening of the aortic valve. Second, whereas most reported cases of ART have been managed conservatively by optimizing left ventricular assist device speed and anticoagulation, we demonstrate the feasibility of early surgical management.
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Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep
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EISSN
2772-9931
Publication Date
September 2025
Volume
3
Issue
3
Start / End Page
777 / 779
Location
United States
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Dewan, K. C., Lobo, A. A., Fitch, Z. W., Murillo, A., Pollak, A., Nicoara, A., … Milano, C. A. (2025). Aortic Root Thrombus in a Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient as a Cause for Intractable Ventricular Tachycardia. Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep, 3(3), 777–779. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atssr.2025.01.004
Dewan, Krish C., Alejandro A. Lobo, Zachary W. Fitch, Alejandro Murillo, Angela Pollak, Alina Nicoara, Violet G. Johnston, and Carmelo A. Milano. “Aortic Root Thrombus in a Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient as a Cause for Intractable Ventricular Tachycardia.” Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep 3, no. 3 (September 2025): 777–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atssr.2025.01.004.
Dewan KC, Lobo AA, Fitch ZW, Murillo A, Pollak A, Nicoara A, et al. Aortic Root Thrombus in a Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient as a Cause for Intractable Ventricular Tachycardia. Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep. 2025 Sep;3(3):777–9.
Dewan, Krish C., et al. “Aortic Root Thrombus in a Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient as a Cause for Intractable Ventricular Tachycardia.” Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep, vol. 3, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 777–79. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.atssr.2025.01.004.
Dewan KC, Lobo AA, Fitch ZW, Murillo A, Pollak A, Nicoara A, Johnston VG, Milano CA. Aortic Root Thrombus in a Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient as a Cause for Intractable Ventricular Tachycardia. Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep. 2025 Sep;3(3):777–779.
Published In
Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep
DOI
EISSN
2772-9931
Publication Date
September 2025
Volume
3
Issue
3
Start / End Page
777 / 779
Location
United States