High-speed visualization of ingested, ejected, adherent, and disintegrated thrombus in contemporary ventricular assist devices.

Artificial Organs
Grant W Rowlands, James F Antaki

Abstract

Biocompatibility of ventricular assist devices (VADs) has been steadily improving, yet the rate of neurological events remains unacceptably high. Recent speculation for elevated stroke rates centers on ingestion of thrombi originating upstream of the pump, such as in the ventricle or left atrial appendage. These thrombi may be ejected by the VAD or become deposited within the blood flow pathway, presenting serious complications to the patient. This study was performed to visualize and quantify the degree of disruption, adherence, and disintegration of thrombi that are ingested by the three most implanted VADs: the HeartMate II, HeartMate 3, and HVAD. Clot analogs of varying microstructure compositions (red, white) and sizes (0.5, 1, 2 cm3 ) were synthesized in vitro based on clinical explant data. These were introduced individually into an in vitro flow loop with a transparent replica of the HMII, HM3, and HVAD operated at nominal steady flow (2.3-4.0 L/min). High-speed videography (up to 10 000 fps) revealed the ingestion, disruption, ejection, and adherence of thrombus fragments. Thromboemboli of varying compositions and sizes were observed mechanically attaching to components in all 3 VAD models. In some instances, ingested ...Continue Reading

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