Modified implantation technique for the Berlin Heart EXCOR Assist Device in adults.
Artif Organs
; 36(3): E48-52, 2012 Mar.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22352368
ABSTRACT
The Berlin Heart EXCOR ventricular assist device provides pulsatile ventricular assistance. It can be used for univentricular or biventricular support. However, pre-, intra-, and postoperative complications (e.g., bleeding, anastomotic insufficiency) are frequent. We present herein a detailed description of our modified implantation technique in order to facilitate further clinical use of the system.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Coração Auxiliar
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Ventrículos do Coração
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Artif Organs
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Alemanha