A modified implantation technique for temporary right ventricular assist device: Enabling ambulation and less invasive decannulation.

Daniel RinewaltYasuhiro ShudoJohn W MacArthurYi-Ping Joseph WooWilliam Hiesinger

Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2019)

This report describes our unique temporary right ventricular assist device (RVAD) implantation technique, which enables early mobilization even during biventricular support and subsequent less invasive RVAD removal without needing resternotomy upon recovery.

Keyphrases

heart failure
left ventricular