Typical but uncommon computed tomography angiographic appearance of left ventricular assist device: Awareness is key!

Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are now a standard of care for patients awaiting heart transplant. Our patient had undergone placement of the HeartWare LVAD and presented to the hospital with complaints of fatigue, dyspnea, fever and discharge from the LVAD site. She underwent computed tomography angiography (CTA) to evaluate the LVAD. CTA revealed a hypodense area surrounding the outflow graft throughout its extent. This was suspicious...