LEFT-VENTRICULAR CANNULA OBSTRUCTION IN A PATIENT WITH PREVIOUS VENTRICULAR ANEURYSMECTOMY

Authors
VOTAPKA TV SWARTZ MT DRESSLER FA MCBRIDE LR
Citation
Tv. Votapka et al., LEFT-VENTRICULAR CANNULA OBSTRUCTION IN A PATIENT WITH PREVIOUS VENTRICULAR ANEURYSMECTOMY, The Annals of thoracic surgery, 58(4), 1994, pp. 1182-1184
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
The Annals of thoracic surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
00034975
Volume
58
Issue
4
Year of publication
1994
Pages
1182 - 1184
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(1994)58:4<1182:LCOIAP>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Cannula position is an important factor influencing optimal ventricula r assist device function. A case of inflow cannula malposition resulti ng in suboptimal left ventricular assist device performance is present ed. A discussion of alternative techniques and diagnosis is provided.