Bleeding After LVAD Implant: If Things Do Not Add Up, Take a Look!

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5506 Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Published: November 2021

A 63-year-old male underwent re-exploration after HVAD implantation due to persistent postoperative bleeding. We present an unusual cause of postoperative bleeding after LVAD implantation for which early re-exploration and consideration of unusual etiologies is appropriate.

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