Axial to Centrifugal Continuous Flow LVAD Pump Exchange Using Minimally Invasive Technique

We describe treatment of severe HeartMate II (Abbott, [St Jude Thoratec Corp], Pleasanton, CA USA) left ventricular assist device infection by minimally invasive exchange to an intrapericardial HVAD (HeartWare International, Inc, Framingham, MA USA) left ventricular assist device.

Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: How-To-Do-It Articles Source Type: research