Novel technique to repair type A acute aortic dissection in patients with a left ventricular assist device.

Acute type A aortic dissection is an uncommon complication with left ventricular assist device insertion, but is often fatal even if successfully repaired with conventional techniques including aortic valve repair. Residual aortic insufficiency is common because this valve is now subjected to systolic pressure. We present a novel technique for the repair of type A acute aortic dissection in patients with a left ventricular assist device with no chance of residual aortic insufficiency.