AORTIC ROOT THROMBUS: A UNIQUE COMPLICATION AFTER LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE PLACEMENT

Aortic root thrombosis (ART) is an uncommon but life threatening complication after Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement. High index of suspicion, prompt diagnosis can avert unfavorable outcome. A 67 yr man with systolic heart failure, ischemic cardiomyopathy underwent HeartMate II LVAD