Decompressive hemicraniectomy for acute ischemic stroke in a patient implanted with a left ventricular assist device: a case report.
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Date publication
juin 2020
Journal
BMC cardiovascular disorders
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr CEBULA Hélène
Tous les auteurs :
Oulehri W, Cristinar M, Ajob G, Marguerite S, Heger B, Cebula H, Kindo M, Mertes PM
Lien Pubmed
Résumé
Thromboembolic ischemic stroke (IS) is one of the most feared complications of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement and represents a challenge to surgical management because of concomitant anticoagulant therapy.
Mots clés
Anticoagulation, Cardiac arrest, Decompressive craniectomy, Heart transplantation, Ischemic stroke, Left ventricular assist device
Référence
BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2020 06 10;20(1):281