The parasternal technique: alternative technique for temporary right ventricular assist device implantation.

Stefan H FederKhalil JawadMichael A Borger Diyar Saeed

Published in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2022)

Right heart failure is a feared complication in cardiac surgery especially after heart failure surgery. Right ventricular assist device (RVAD) implantation is inevitable in severe forms of right heart failure. Different techniques for RVAD implantation exist. We here present our experience with a novel parasternal cannulation technique that allows early mobilization, high RVAD flow rates and easy RVAD removal.

Keyphrases

heart failure
cardiac surgery
left ventricular
minimally invasive
acute heart failure
cardiac resynchronization therapy
atrial fibrillation
acute kidney injury
early onset
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
coronary artery bypass
coronary artery disease
acute coronary syndrome
surgical site infection