Management issues during HeartWare left ventricular assist device implantation and the role of transesophageal echocardiography.
Ann Card Anaesth
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2013 Oct; 16(4): 259-267
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in English
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| ID: sea-149665
ABSTRACT
Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are increasingly used for mechanical circulatory support of patients with severe heart failure, primarily as a bridge to heart transplantation. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) plays a major role in the clinical decision making during insertion of the devices and in the post‑operative management of these patients. The detection of structural and device‑related mechanical abnormalities is critical for optimal functioning of assist device. In this review article, we describe the usefulness of TEE for optimal perioperative management of patients presenting for HeartWare LVAD insertion.
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Main subject:
Aortic Valve Insufficiency
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Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
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Humans
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Heart-Assist Devices
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Ventricular Function, Right
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal
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Foramen Ovale, Patent
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Catheters
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann Card Anaesth
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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