DOES LVAD INFLOW CANNULA POSITION CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUMP THROMBOSIS REQUIRING DEVICE EXCHANGE

Pump thrombosis requiring device exchange is a dreaded complication after implantation of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Sub-optimal inflow cannula (IC) positioning at the time of implant or changes in IC position due to weight gain or ventricular remodeling may lead to non-laminar flow.