A Rare Cause of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Obstruction: Left Atrial Dissection Michal Hulman Panagiotis Artemiou Alena Ftacnikova Pavol Chnupa 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720611.v1 https://scielo.figshare.com/articles/dataset/A_Rare_Cause_of_Left_Ventricular_Assist_Device_LVAD_Obstruction_Left_Atrial_Dissection/5720611 <div><p>Abstract Left atrial dissection is a rare factor that may cause left ventricular assist device obstruction. Prompt diagnosis and surgical repair are essential. This case report describes our experience and a successful surgical management in a patient after HeartMate 3 implantation and mitral valve inflow obstruction due to a left atrial dissection.</p></div> 2017-12-20 03:08:38 Heart Atria Heart Aneurysm Cardiac Surgical Procedures Heart-Assist Devices