Abstract
We 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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | e348-e351 |
Journal | International Journal of Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2013 |
Keywords
- Cytomegalovirus
- Cytomegalovirus reactivation
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Left ventricular assist device
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases