In Vitro and In Silico Characterization of the Aggregation of Thrombi on Textured Ventricular Cannula.
The unacceptably high stroke rate associated with HeartMate 3 ventricular assist device (VAD) without signs of adherent pump thrombosis is hypothesized to be the result of the emboli produced by the inflow cannula, that are ingested and ejected from the pump. This...