@nursedosepodcast: LVAD THROMBOSIS = HEMOLYSIS?? 🫀 Why it happens: • Thrombus creates turbulence and resistance. • Pump power increases as it works harder. • Red blood cells are exposed to higher shear stress and break apart. 🫀Clinical clues: • Rising LDH and plasma-free hemoglobin • Dark or cola-colored urine (hemoglobinuria) • Falling hemoglobin/hematocrit • Pump power trending up . Check out the ICU STARTER BUNDLE and the other Nurse Dose Cheat Sheets/Resources in the bio! . Follow for more ICU nursing education! 🎓 . #cvicu #cardiacnurse #criticalcare #nursingschool #icunurse