Minimally invasive, off-pump explant of a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device

作者:Cheung Anson*; Bashir Jamil; Kaan Annemarie; Kealy Jennifer; Moss Robert; Shayan Hossein
来源:Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 2010, 29(7): 808-810.
DOI:10.1016/j.healun.2010.01.006

摘要

The left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has been used successfully for bridge to transplant and destination therapy. In some cases, myocardial recovery is possible and allows LVAD explantation. We describe a novel explant technique for the HeartMate II LVAD using small incisions on a beating heart, without cardiopulmonary bypass.

  • 出版日期2010-7