The exact origin of intracardiac thrombi formation during orthotopic liver transplant remains unknown. The altered balance between hypercoagulability, hypocoagulation, and endothelial dysfunction associated with end-stage liver disease is thought to play a pivotal role. Venous stasis, vascular clamping, and reperfusion could also contribute to clot formation. The incidence of intracardiac thrombi formation stands at 4.2%, associated with a mortality rate of 45.5%, and to date, no consensus exists regarding the best way to treat this complication. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography is the only effective method for diagnosing intracardiac thrombi formation early, while point-of-care coagulation testing could guide the coagulation management potentially improving patient outcomes.
The Challenging Management of an Intracardiac Thrombus in a Liver Transplant Patient at the Reperfusion Phase: A Case Report and Brief Literature Review
Vetrugno L.
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2021-01-01
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The exact origin of intracardiac thrombi formation during orthotopic liver transplant remains unknown. The altered balance between hypercoagulability, hypocoagulation, and endothelial dysfunction associated with end-stage liver disease is thought to play a pivotal role. Venous stasis, vascular clamping, and reperfusion could also contribute to clot formation. The incidence of intracardiac thrombi formation stands at 4.2%, associated with a mortality rate of 45.5%, and to date, no consensus exists regarding the best way to treat this complication. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography is the only effective method for diagnosing intracardiac thrombi formation early, while point-of-care coagulation testing could guide the coagulation management potentially improving patient outcomes.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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