A novel, catheter-based approach to left ventricular assist device deactivation after myocardial recovery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a case of catheter-based embolization and deactivation of a left ventricular assist device using an Amplatzer plug for a patient demonstrating myocardial recovery after diagnosis of nonischemic cardiomyopathy. This procedure can provide a minimally invasive, low morbidity solution for patients wishing to be separated from left ventricular assist device support who want to avoid invasive surgery for device removal.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiomyopathies
- Heart-Assist Devices