Replacement of paracorporeal ventricular assist devices. |
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Authors: | D P Lohmann L R McBride D G Pennington M T Swartz |
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Affiliation: | Department of Surgery, St. Louis University Medical Center, Missouri 63110. |
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Abstract: | In this communication we describe a technique to change paracorporeal ventricular assist devices after the development of mechanical complications. This procedure is technically simple and in our experience does not require a sternotomy or cardiopulmonary bypass. Paracorporeal ventricular assist devices can be safely changed allowing continued support and survival. |
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