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Journal of cardiac surgery
20 (2005), S. 0
ISSN:
1540-8191
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Even in infants and small children, ventricular assist devices have an emerging role in the treatment of congenital and postcardiotomy heart failure. Extracorporeal pneumatic pulsatile devices are considered the strategy of choice if long-lasting bridge to recovery or transplantation is expected. However, complete explantation of the device may be complicated by hemorrhage and subsequent transfusions due to the establishment of CPB. The present case demonstrates successful weaning and complete removal of an apical venting pulsatile LVAD in a 4-kg infant without the employment of CPB.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8191.2005.200439.x
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