Presentation and management of left ventricular assist device inflow cannula malposition.
J Heart Lung Transplant
; 30(7): 838-40, 2011 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
An unusual problem associated with the use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) relates to malposition of the apical inflow cannula. From 2005 to 2010, we implanted 154 continuous-flow HeartMate II (Thoratec, Pleasanton, CA) LVADs at our institution. In 4 separate instances, patients appeared to have malposition of the inflow cannula that resulted in serious symptoms. All 4 patients underwent surgery to reposition the cannula. Successful outcomes were achieved for 3 of the 4 patients.
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Asunto principal:
Cateterismo Cardíaco
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Corazón Auxiliar
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Errores Médicos
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Heart Lung Transplant
Asunto de la revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
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TRANSPLANTE
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos