Implantation techniques for the Hemopump.
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.
Duncan
J M
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Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Texas Heart Institute, Houston 77225-0345.
Frazier
O H
OH
Radovancevic
B
B
Velebit
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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*