Replacement of the valves of a novacor LVAS without cardiopulmonary bypass

Authors
Schmitz, C Roell, W Dewald, O Goetz, AE Kilger, E Roth, M Reichenspurner, H Reichart, B
Citation
C. Schmitz et al., Replacement of the valves of a novacor LVAS without cardiopulmonary bypass, THOR CARD S, 48(6), 2000, pp. 380-381
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON
ISSN journal
01716425 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
380 - 381
Database
ISI
SICI code
0171-6425(200012)48:6<380:ROTVOA>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
We report the case of a 54-year old man with end-stage heart disease in who m the malfunctioning valves of a Novacor LVAS needed to be replaced after 4 90 days of circulatory support. This procedure could be performed without c ardiopulmonary bypass.