Temporary Right Ventricular Assist Device Insertion via Left Thoracotomy after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Ilkun PARK; Yang-Hyun CHO; Su-Ryeun CHUNG; Dong-Seop JEONG; Kiick SUNG; Wook-Sung KIM; Young-Tak LEE.
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
; : 105-108, 2019.
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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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