A modified implantation technique for temporary right ventricular assist device: Enabling ambulation and less invasive decannulation

Daniel Rinewalt, Yasuhiro Shudo, John W. MacArthur, Yi ping Joseph Woo, William Hiesinger

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Abstract

This report describes our unique temporary right ventricular assist device (RVAD) implantation technique, which enables early mobilization even during biventricular support and subsequent less invasive RVAD removal without needing resternotomy upon recovery.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1083-1085
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Cardiac Surgery
Volume34
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • left ventricular assist device
  • mechanical circulatory support
  • right ventricular failure

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