Control of perigraft bleeding during ventricular assist device implantation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
This report describes a surgical technique devised to reduce perigraft bleeding in left ventricular assist devices, which has yielded excellent results in our institution. The technique may be applied during implantation of the Novacor N100, HeartMate 1000 VE, and Thoratec systems.
Medical subject headings
- Blood Loss, Surgical
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Intraoperative Care