J. Rimsans, B. Fortin, K. Sylvester, Peter E Collins, Mollie Semmer, K. Frankel, J. Howard, A. Kibel, L. Coakley, M. Givertz, J. Connors
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Recipients of left ventricular assist system (LVAS) require long-term anticoagulation with warfarin to prevent thromboembolic complications. We discuss a successful case of the use of four factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) for temporary warfarin reversal in a patient with a HeartMate 3 LVAS requiring robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.