Table 5 Adverse events
From: The Lebanese left ventricular assist device experience, a success story despite the odds
Pump thrombosis requiring thrombolysis | (10) 12% |
|---|---|
CVA ischemic | (5) 6% |
CVA hemorrhagic | (11) 14% |
Gastrointestinal bleeding | (15) 19% |
Severe aortic regurgitation | (1) 1% |
Moderate aortic regurgitation | (20) 25% |
Driveline infection | (22) 28% |
Pump exchange | (4) 5% |
Pump malfunction | (1) 1% |
Dialysis | (3) 4% |
RVF | (7) 9% |
ECMO for RVF | (2) 3% |