Twisting and constriction of a HeartMate II driveline in the area of a repair site

Abstract: The driveline’s durability is crucial for optimal long-term support with a left-ventricular assist device (LVAD). The incidence of percutaneous driveline fracture after HeartMate II LVAD implantation is low. For the first time, we describe a patient with an already repaired driveline and a massive constriction and twisting of the driveline in the area of the repair site. This dramatic finding necessitates a renewed exchange of the external part of the driveline by the manufacturer. Due to the increasing number of patients with elongated LVAD support, the stability of the driveline and possible repairs including the replacement of the driveline are becoming more and more important. Our case report describes a possible serious late complication after replacement of the driveline, shows possible risks for this development, and describes the necessity of a prophylactic X-ray examination of repaired drivelines to detect such complications as early as possible

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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Language
Englisch
Notes
Journal of artificial organs. - 23, 4 (2020) , 371-373, ISSN: 1619-0904

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Freiburg
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2020
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DOI
10.1007/s10047-020-01181-0
URN
urn:nbn:de:bsz:25-freidok-1745217
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