title: Hybrid approach to HeartMate II left ventricular assist device exchange.
authors.affiliation: Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute, Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA. timek@wmcts.com
authors.forename: Tomasz A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Timek
authors.forename: Robert L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Hooker
authors.forename: Asghar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khaghani
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Merhi
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D013908:Thoracotomy