Abstract
Bleeding and thrombosis are well-known potential complications of VAD support. We present a pediatric patient who developed massive bilateral pulmonary emboli while on BiVAD support that was successfully treated with intravenous tPA and bridged to heart transplant.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | E160-E164 |
Journal | Pediatric transplantation |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- pediatric heart transplant
- pulmonary embolism
- ventricular assist device
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Transplantation