Management of multiple left ventricular assist device failures in a patient.
Device failure is a rare but life-threatening complication in patients receiving mechanical circulatory support. Because patients are supported by these devices for longer periods, the incidence of device failure has increased. We report 3 instances of device failure and successful surgical management in a single patient.
Myers
Timothy J
TJ
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas 77225-0345, USA.
Palanichamy
Nanthini
N
La Francesca
Saverio
S
Odegaard
Peggy A
PA
Gregoric
Igor D
ID
Frazier
O H
OH
D000328:Adult; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000628:therapy*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011475:Prosthesis Failure