LVAD with concomitant rapid deployment valve implantation – a case report

Abstract Background Aortic valve insufficiency can have significant hemodynamic consequences for patients with left ventricular assist devices. A circulation loop can limit systemic blood flow and increase left ventricular filling pressure. Case presentation A 64-year-old male with non-ischemic dila...

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Main Authors: Daniel D. Holloway, Lindsay C. Jones, Soo J. Howell, Jonathan D. Rich, Duc Thinh Pham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-019-0944-5