CTICasesLVAD outflow cannula thrombosis causing embolic stroke
Imaging findings
CT angiogram shows a large thrombus within the outflow cannula of a HeartMate II LVAD, with corresponding brain MRI showing multiple acute embolic infarctions.
Key takeaways
Thrombosis of the outflow cannula is a catastrophic complication of HeartMate II LVADs. It leads to device dysfunction and systemic embolization, causing massive cerebral infarction and high mortality.
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