Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2970539 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome was confirmed to occur immediately after the implantation of both types of LVAD and persisted up to 12 months. A lower VWF:Rco/Ag ratio was associated with larger transfusion requirements. Acquired von Willebrand syndrome resolves after LVAD explantation.
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Authors
Motohiko MD, Steven MD, Filip MD, PhD, Kathelijne MD, PhD, Marc MD, PhD, Walter MD, Johan MD, PhD, Johan MD, PhD, Klaartje MS, Bart MD,PhD,