Mechanical recovery plug for left ventricular assist device explantation.
Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg
; 20222022 10 31.
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ABSTRACT
Myocardial recovery occurs in approximately 5% of left ventricular assist device recipients. In selected patients, it is possible to electively perform left ventricular assist device explantation after accurate myocardial function recovery assessment. Several surgical approaches and techniques have been reported in the literature that focus on left ventricular assist device removal and preservation of left ventricular geometry. We provide a detailed step-by-step tutorial for continuous-flow left ventricular assist device explantation facilitated by the use of a manufactured titanium apical recovery plug.
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Coração Auxiliar
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Insuficiência Cardíaca
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Humans
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En
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Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg
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2022
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