| Literature DB >> 30412274 |
Massimiliano Carrozzini1, Jonida Bejko1, Gino Gerosa1, Tomaso Bottio1.
Abstract
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are an established option for the treatment of end-stage heart failure. Last-generation devices are characterized by a miniaturized pump size, allowing for intra-pericardial placement. This feature enabled the introduction of less-invasive implantation techniques, which have been linked to many favorable effects. The HeartMate 3 LVAD is a continuous-flow centrifugal pump, recently introduced for clinical use. Here, we describe the minimally invasive implantation of the HeartMate 3 through a bilateral mini-thoracotomy.Entities:
Keywords: HeartMate 3; implant; left ventricular assist device; minimally invasive; off-pump; surgical technique
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30412274 DOI: 10.1111/aor.13387
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Artif Organs ISSN: 0160-564X Impact factor: 3.094