Early Resolution of Aortic Root Thrombosis After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Abstract
Figure.A: Contrast-enhanced chest CT shows aortic root thrombus with left main trunk occlusion.B: Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) reveals thrombus formation on the aortic valve cusps.C: Coronary angiography demonstrates thrombus in the coronary cusp (asterisk) and LMT occlusion (arrows).D, E: Repeated aspiration thrombectomy and circulatory support achieved reperfusion and disappearance of the thrombus in the coronary cusp.F: A large amount of thrombus was aspirated.G, H: Post-treatment CT and TEE demonstrate residual thrombus in the non-coronary cusp.I: Aortic root thrombus had resolved by the fourth day.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Aortic Thrombus and Embolism
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Heart Journal
- Volume
- 67
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 103–104
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026
- Language
- EN