LVAD Implantation in DCM Children

We report the results of these children. Patients: 7 DCM children, from 2 month to 12 years old have undergone LVAD (Excor 10, 15, 30  cc) implantation in our hospital. Body weight was from 2.6 kg to 25 kg. Methods: 1. All procedures were done by median sternotomy, under cardiopulmonary bypass. 2. Under the heart beating, LV apex was incised and drainage cannula was anastomosed.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research