| Literature DB >> 25566745 |
Aron-Frederik Popov1, Prashant Nanasaheb Mohite, Anton Sabashnikov, Alexander Weymann, Nikhil Prakash Patil, Diana García Sáez, Andre Ruediger Simon.
Abstract
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is now a routine therapy for advanced heart failure. Authors demonstrate a novel technique of LVAD implantation through a single left thoracotomy with anastomosis of outflow graft to the arch of aorta. The technique avoids sternotomy or additional right thoracotomy, keeps ascending aorta clear and puts outflow graft away from the sternum.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25566745 DOI: 10.1007/s10047-014-0815-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Artif Organs ISSN: 1434-7229 Impact factor: 1.731