HEARTMATE LVAD EOGO: EXTRINSIC OUTFLOW GRAFT OBSTRUCTION (+)

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Abbott Heartmate EOGO: Extrinsic Outflow Graft Obstruction. 

Extrinsic outflow graft obstruction (EOGO) is triggered by accumulation of acellular biodebris between outflow graft and bend relief.

This accumulation occurs gradually over an extended period of support (> 2 years).

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