| Literature DB >> 24571624 |
Jan D Schmitto1, Sebastian V Rojas, Jasmin S Hanke, Murat Avsar, Axel Haverich.
Abstract
The new generation of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) has enabled minimally invasive surgical procedures for implantation. Herein we present two alternative approaches for minimally invasive LVAD explantation following cardiac recovery, avoiding a sternotomy and improving patient safety.Entities:
Keywords: Explantation; HeartWare; Left ventricular assist device
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24571624 DOI: 10.1111/aor.12201
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Artif Organs ISSN: 0160-564X Impact factor: 3.094