| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3362889 | International Journal of Infectious Diseases | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryWe describe two patients who developed gastrointestinal bleeding due to cytomegalovirus (CMV) colitis after placement of a HeartMate II left ventricular assist device (LVAD). We aim to raise awareness of CMV colitis as a possible cause of gastrointestinal bleeding after LVAD placement and discuss potential mechanisms for CMV reactivation and areas for future research.
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Authors
Uriel Sandkovsky, Diana F. Florescu, John Y. Um, Eugenia Raichlin, Brian D. Lowes, Matthew Kapalis, Alexander Hewlett, Kim F. Duncan, Timothy Ryan, Dominick DiMaio, Whitney Wedel, Andre C. Kalil,