| Literature DB >> 21489813 |
Carmelo A Milano1, Alan A Simeone, Laura J Blue, Joseph G Rogers.
Abstract
An unusual problem associated with the use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) relates to malposition of the apical inflow cannula. From 2005 to 2010, we implanted 154 continuous-flow HeartMate II (Thoratec, Pleasanton, CA) LVADs at our institution. In 4 separate instances, patients appeared to have malposition of the inflow cannula that resulted in serious symptoms. All 4 patients underwent surgery to reposition the cannula. Successful outcomes were achieved for 3 of the 4 patients.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID： 21489813 DOI： 10.1016/j.healun.2011.03.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Heart Lung Transplant ISSN： 1053-2498 Impact factor: 10.247