Left ventricular cannula obstruction in a patient with previous ventricular aneurysmectomy.
Cannula position is an important factor influencing optimal ventricular assist device function. A case of inflow cannula malposition resulting in suboptimal left ventricular assist device performance is presented. A discussion of alternative techniques and diagnosis is provided.
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Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis University Health Sciences Center, Missouri 63110-0250.
Swartz
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Dressler
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McBride
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D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000601:surgery*; D003323:Coronary Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D018487:Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / Q000601:surgery