The anesthetic considerations in patients with ventricular assist devices presenting for noncardiac surgery: a review of eight cases.
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Abstract
The number of patients supported by ventricular assist devices (VADs) that present for noncardiac surgery is increasing in our institution. Our recent experience with eight such patients is reported, along with a review of the most commonly implanted VADs and the anesthetic implications and considerations for VAD-supported patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia
- Heart-Assist Devices