Surgical management of unusual gastrointestinal bleeding and a left ventricular assist device

Vance Smith; Benjamin Sun; David Lindsey; Michael S. Firstenberg

doi:10.1510/icvts.2010.241703

Surgical management of unusual gastrointestinal bleeding and a left ventricular assist device

Vance Smith, Benjamin Sun, David Lindsey, Michael S. Firstenberg

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Abstract

There is growing evidence that patients treated with continuous flow ventricular assist devices are at increased risk for bleeding complications beyond what would be expected for those requiring anti-coagulation therapy. However, the management of these patients is typically medical. We present a case of unusual gastrointestinal bleeding successfully managed with surgical intervention in a patient with a Heartmate II ventricular assist device.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	612-613
Number of pages	2
Journal	Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Volume	11
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1510/icvts.2010.241703
State	Published - Nov 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Bleeding (gastro-intestinal)
Complications
Congestive heart failure
Mechanical assist device

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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