| Literature DB >> 20231307 |
Antonino Loforte1, Andrea Montalto, Paola Lilla Della Monica, Francesco Musumeci.
Abstract
An approach is reported for right ventricle temporary mechanical support in long-term axial left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients preoperatively judged at high risk of right ventricular (RV) failure. The timing for RV assist device (RVAD) weaning and the technique for its removal through a right mini-thoracotomy are described. This strategy provides a good outcome in LVAD recipients avoiding the risk of immediate postoperative RV failure.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20231307 DOI: 10.1510/icvts.2009.230706
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg ISSN: 1569-9285