Replacement of paracorporeal ventricular assist devices.
In this communication we describe a technique to change paracorporeal ventricular assist devices after the development of mechanical complications. This procedure is technically simple and in our experience does not require a sternotomy or cardiopulmonary bypass. Paracorporeal ventricular assist devices can be safely changed allowing continued support and survival.
Lohmann
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Department of Surgery, St. Louis University Medical Center, Missouri 63110.
McBride
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Pennington
D G
DG
Swartz
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MT
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