Temporary ventricular assist device implantation by sternotomy-avoiding technique for bridge-to-decision therapy: a comparison with conventional implantation

ConclusionsThe sternotomy-avoiding and conventional techniques resulted in comparable short-term hemodynamic support. The sternotomy-avoiding technique was associated with a potential reduction in risk of re-exploration for bleeding. These results support the usefulness of the sternotomy-avoiding procedure for selected patients.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research