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A modified implantation technique for temporary right ventricular assist device: Enabling ambulation and less invasive decannulation |
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| Authors: | Daniel Rinewalt Yasuhiro Shudo John W. MacArthur Yi‐ping Joseph Woo William Hiesinger |
| 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. |
| Keywords: | left ventricular assist device mechanical circulatory support right ventricular failure |