Open AccessPericardial release for early LVAD malalignment a less invasive approach
Author(s) -
Jeng Eric I.,
Ghannam Alexander D.,
Ahmed Mustafa M.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3702
Subject(s) - medicine , thoracotomy , ventricular assist device , hemodynamics , surgery , cardiology , heart failure
In a previously well‐functioning LVAD, pericardial release via thoracotomy may improve inflow angle and correct malpositioning to ultimately restore LVAD function and patient hemodynamics. To prevent this, we recommend that implantations include a longitudinal pericardiotomy and anchoring sutures.