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Implantation Technique for the HeartMate R Left Ventricular Assist Device
Author(s) -
RADOVANCEVIC BRANISLAV,
FRAZIER O. H.,
DUNCAN J. MICHAEL
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
journal of cardiac surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.428
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1540-8191
pISSN - 0886-0440
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-8191.1992.tb00803.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ventricular assist device , pulsatile flow , cardiology , transplantation , heart failure , surgery
A bstract The technique for implanting the HeartMate R , an intraabdominally placed, pulsatile left ventricular assist device, is described. This device, which has been developed for potential use in patients requiring permanent left ventricular assistance, is currently undergoing clinical investigation in patients requiring temporary support as they await cardiac transplantation. This clinical experience has demonstrated device safety and efficacy, even for patients requiring extended periods of support.