| Literature DB >> 33444577 |
Tanous Aoun1, Guillaume Baudry2, Gilles Rioufol2, Jean Francois Obadia1, Matteo Pozzi3.
Abstract
Myocardial recovery in patients with left ventricular assist devices is a rare event. Surgical explantation remains a risky and challenging procedure. Alternative percutaneous techniques could represent an effective solution. This report describes the clinical use of a Watchman closure device (Boston Scientific Corp, Marlborough, MA) in deactivation of a HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device (Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL).Entities:
Year: 2021 PMID: 33444577 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.11.051
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330