Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2019 Apr;52(2):105-108. 10.5090/kjtcs.2019.52.2.105.
Temporary Right Ventricular Assist Device Insertion via Left Thoracotomy after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. mdcho95@gmail.com
- KMID: 2447610
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2019.52.2.105
Abstract
- Right heart failure is a relatively common complication after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. Severe right heart failure can be managed by temporary right ventricular assist device (RVAD) implantation. However, trans-sternal RVAD insertion requires a subsequent third sternotomy for cannula removal. Herein, we present a case of RVAD insertion via a left anterior mini-thoracotomy after LVAD implantation in a patient with alcohol-induced cardiomyopathy.
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