Abstract

We report the first documented case of HeartMate II® left ventricular assist device (LVAD) reimplantation following Cohn Teflon felt plug repair of the initial left ventricular apical cannulation site. This case highlights the current limitations of the predictability of myocardial recovery while describing an effective technique for possible future LVAD reimplantation.

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Authors

Stone ML, Kilic A, Kennedy JL, Bergin JD, Kern JA

Institution

Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908-0679, USA.

Source

Journal of cardiac surgery 27:1 2012 Jan pg 122-4

MeSH

Adult
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Female
Heart-Assist Devices
Humans
Puerperal Disorders
Replantation

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22321118