Implantation of a left ventricular assist device in patients with a complex apical anatomy

Meindert Palmen, Harriette F. Verwey, Marlieke L. A. Haeck, Eduard. R. Holman, Martin J. Schalij, Robert J. M. Klautz

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Abstract

Implantation of a left ventricular assist device can be challenging in patients with an altered apical anatomy after cardiac surgery or as the result of the presence of a calcified apical aneurysm. In this paper we present 2 cases with a challenging apical anatomy and introduce a new surgical technique facilitating left ventricular assist device implantation in these patients. © 2012 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2122-2125
JournalAnnals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume94
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes

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