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J Heart Lung Transplant
; 26(1): 98-100, 2007 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17234525
ABSTRACT
Device failure is a rare but life-threatening complication in patients receiving mechanical circulatory support. Because patients are supported by these devices for longer periods, the incidence of device failure has increased. We report 3 instances of device failure and successful surgical management in a single patient.