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Outcomes of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene pericardial membrane implantation in left ventricular assist device explantation and heart transplantation.

Kevin R AnNicole ChristakisAnusha JegatheeswaranRobert J CusimanoVivek RaoMitesh BadiwalaTerrence M Yau
Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2022)
In patients undergoing LVAD explant-HT, there was a trend toward reduced surgeon reported intraoperative bleeding with ePTFE placement. Despite qualitatively reported greater ease and speed of mediastinal dissection with ePTFE membrane placement, time to initiation of CPB did not differ, likely because surgeons remained cautious, allowing extra time for unanticipated difficulties.
Keyphrases
  • left ventricular assist device
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