title: Implantation techniques for the Hemopump.
abstract: Techniques for implantation of the Hemopump, an intraarterial, axial-flow circulatory assist device, are described. The Hemopump, which is currently undergoing clinical investigation, has been used successfully to treat patients experiencing profound left ventricular failure in a variety of clinical situations, including postcardiotomy shock, acute myocardial infarction, cardiac allograft rejection, and cardiac allograft failure.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Texas Heart Institute, Houston 77225-0345.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Duncan
authors.forename: O H
authors.initials: OH
authors.lastname: Frazier
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Radovancevic
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Velebit
mesh_terms: D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D004867:Equipment Design; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000601:surgery*