title: A new off-pump technique for thoratec right ventricular assist device insertion.
abstract: The need for right ventricular support as an adjunct to left ventricular assistance is uncommon. When required, the insertion of a right ventricular assist device may be complicated by preexisting hepatic dysfunction, coagulation abnormalities, and renal failure, all of which are exacerbated by cardiopulmonary bypass. We report a technique for insertion of a right ventricular assist device without the need for cardiopulmonary bypass.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York 10032, USA.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Oz
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Naka
mesh_terms: D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000601:surgery; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012086:Reoperation; D017180:Tachycardia, Ventricular / Q000601:surgery; D018487:Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / Q000601:surgery; D018497:Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / Q000601:surgery*