Failure of an Abiomed left ventricular assist device in association with factor VIIa administration

Minerva Anestesiol. 2008 Apr;74(4):145-8. Epub 2007 Nov 22.

Abstract

Factor VIIa might be a useful treatment for coagulopathy and massive hemorrhage following implantation of a mechanical circulatory assist device, but there is a theoretical risk of device thrombosis. To date this complication has not been reported. We describe the first case of clotting of a left ventricular assist device immediately after administration of factor VIIa.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Equipment Failure
  • Factor VIIa / adverse effects*
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Thrombosis / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Factor VIIa