Case report
In this report, we describe the case of a 35-year-old male diagnosed
with an idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy requiring an LVAD with
subsequent identification of cardiac recovery with the asymptomatic
thrombosis of the 2nd HM3 device. Investigations
demonstrated absent flow through the pump whilst the patient-reported
NYHA I functional class symptoms. The Driveline was cut with the
remaining internal pump components decommissioned and left in situ. At 1
year the patient continues to do well with continued features of cardiac
recovery with an LVEF of over 40%.