Abstract
One of the dreaded complications of left ventricular assist device implantation is mechanical obstruction of the device secondary to pump thrombosis or mechanical outflow cannula obstruction. We describe a case of outflow cannula obstruction caused by kinking and twisting of the outflow graft after surgical manipulation of the pump. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
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