Replacement of paracorporeal ventricular assist devices

D P Lohmann; L R McBride; D G Pennington; M T Swartz

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(92)90109-h

Replacement of paracorporeal ventricular assist devices

Ann Thorac Surg. 1992 Dec;54(6):1226-7. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)90109-h.

Authors

D P Lohmann¹, L R McBride, D G Pennington, M T Swartz

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, St. Louis University Medical Center, Missouri 63110.

PMID: 1449320
DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)90109-h

Abstract

In this communication we describe a technique to change paracorporeal ventricular assist devices after the development of mechanical complications. This procedure is technically simple and in our experience does not require a sternotomy or cardiopulmonary bypass. Paracorporeal ventricular assist devices can be safely changed allowing continued support and survival.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
Cardiac Surgical Procedures / standards
Clinical Protocols / standards
Equipment Failure*
Female
Heart-Assist Devices / standards*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Reoperation / methods*
Reoperation / standards