Pediatric Acquired von Willebrand Disease With Berlin Heart Excor Ventricular Assist Device Support

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 614-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan Gossai ◽  
Nicholas M. Brown ◽  
Rebecca Ameduri ◽  
Nicole D. Zantek ◽  
James St. Louis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Von Willebrand Disease ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Acquired Von Willebrand Disease ◽  
Berlin Heart ◽  
Von Willebrand

scholarly journals Acquired von Willebrand disease in a child with a ventricular assist device

2013 ◽  
Vol 146 (4) ◽  
pp. e30-e32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karine Nubret ◽  
Philippe Mauriat ◽  
François Roubertie ◽  
Chloé James ◽  
Nadir Tafer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Von Willebrand Disease ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Acquired Von Willebrand Disease ◽  
Von Willebrand

Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Setting of Left Ventricular Assist Device Support

2020 ◽  
pp. 207-214
Author(s):  
Michael E. Kiyatkin ◽  
Adam S. Faye ◽  
Tamas A. Gonda
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Von Willebrand Disease ◽  
Therapeutic Modality ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Acquired Von Willebrand Disease ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist

In this chapter, the authors discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in the setting of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support. Briefly, LVAD surgery has become widespread. Despite numerous advances, LVADs continue to be associated with a high incidence of GIB. The pathophysiology of this is multifactorial, with contributors including acquired von Willebrand disease and angiodysplasia. When GIB is suspected, it is imperative to consult a gastroenterologist and cardiologist. Endoscopy is the principal diagnostic and therapeutic modality. Occult GIB may be investigated with enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, and angiography. Pharmacologic treatment may include a brief hold of anticoagulation and initiation of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, proton pump inhibitors, and octreotide, among other drugs. Evidence for pharmacotherapy, however, is limited. At the time of discharge, the focus should be on secondary prevention. In summary, LVAD-related GIB is a unique clinical problem that requires multimodal and multidisciplinary management.

scholarly journals Post-transplant Outcomes of Children Bridged to Transplant With the Berlin Heart EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device

Circulation ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 128 (11_suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S24-S31 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Eghtesady ◽  
C. S. D. Almond ◽  
C. Tjossem ◽  
D. Epstein ◽  
M. Imamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Post Transplant ◽  
Transplant Outcomes ◽  
Berlin Heart

Successful Bridge to Transplant Using the Berlin Heart Left Ventricular Assist Device in a 3-Month-Old Infant

2006 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. 1116-1118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gansevoort H. Dunnington ◽  
Justin Sleasman ◽  
Abdulaziz Alkhaldi ◽  
Marc P. Pelletier ◽  
Bruce A. Reitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Left Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Bridge To Transplant ◽  
Berlin Heart ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist
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