Minimally invasive, off-pump explant of a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device.
The left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has been used successfully for bridge to transplant and destination therapy. In some cases, myocardial recovery is possible and allows LVAD explantation. We describe a novel explant technique for the HeartMate II LVAD using small incisions on a beating heart, without cardiopulmonary bypass.
Cheung
Anson
A
St. Paul's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. acheung@providencehealth.bc.ca
Bashir
Jamil
J
Kaan
Annemarie
A
Kealy
Jennifer
J
Moss
Robert
R
Shayan
Hossein
H
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000601:surgery; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018487:Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult