| Literature DB >> 15111212 |
Robert D Dowling1, Aziz S Ghaly, Laman A Gray.
Abstract
One of the concerns when placing a total artificial heart is whether the device will fit in the thoracic cavity without impinging on vital structures. We report the creation of a patch in a recipient of the AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart that allowed for an appropriate fit of the device without adversely affecting pulmonary and hemodynamic functions.Mesh:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15111212 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2003.07.026
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330