HEMolysis in a Percutaneous Axial Flow LVAD, Effects of Pentoxifylline in a Randomized Controlled Trial

Stopped Initially the study was underfunded; then, the device we planned to use was changed and the new pump significantly reduced hemolysis.

Conditions

• Hemolysis Intravascular
• Acute Decompensated Heart Failure

Interventions

• DRUG: Pentoxifylline Oral Product
• DRUG: Placebo

Sponsor

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center