Successful bridge to transplant under extreme conditions: implanting left ventricular assist device in intensive care unit during heart massage.
Laske
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Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.
Gallino
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A
Segesser
L K
LK
Hassam
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S
Turina
M I
MI
D000328:Adult; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000209:etiology; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D006336:Heart Massage; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008297:Male