Abstract

Objectives: Pump thrombosis of especially LVAD’s is one of the most common reasons for device failure leading to hemolysis, reduced flow or even acute pump stop. Systemic thrombolysis (STl) and device exchange (DEx) are the only treatment options in acute pump thrombosis. The aim of this study was to compare these two therapeutic options in outcome and to develop a decision tree for management of pump thrombosis.

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