Open AccessSystemic right ventricle supported by implantable axial-flow assist device
Author(s) -
Ivan Netuka,
Jiří Malý,
Ondřej Szárszoi,
Jiřı́ Novotný
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2009.03.053
Subject(s) - ventricle , flow (mathematics) , cardiology , medicine , biomedical engineering , physics , mechanics
In 30-year-old man with a history of Mustard correction of transposition of the great arteries (TGA), HeartMate II (Thoratec Corporation, Pleasanton, CA, USA) assist device was implanted into the failing systemic right ventricle. The shape and size of the device were designed for left ventricle insertion. This requires special attention to verify the correct position of the inflow cannula and pump (Figs. 1 and 2). www.elsevier.com/locate/ejcts European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery 36 (2009) 403
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom