title: Left ventricular cannula obstruction in a patient with previous ventricular aneurysmectomy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis University Health Sciences Center, Missouri 63110-0250.
authors.forename: T V
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: Votapka
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Swartz
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Dressler
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: McBride
mesh_terms: 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