title: Implantation technique for the HeartMate left ventricular assist device.
abstract: The technique for implanting the HeartMate, 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.
authors.affiliation: Transplant Service, Texas Heart Institute, Houston.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Radovancevic
authors.forename: O H
authors.initials: OH
authors.lastname: Frazier
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Duncan
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D004867:Equipment Design; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000379:methods*