Use of the Novel Surgical Enhancement Tools for Less Invasive Abbott HeartMate 3 Implantation.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.04.024.
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Abstract
This report presents an initial experience with the novel Abbott surgical enhancement tools for less invasive HeartMate 3 (Abbott, Chicago, IL) left ventricular assist system implantation. Three new devices are introduced: (1) a mini-apical cuff with (2) a cuff holder and (3) a newly designed coring knife, facilitating access through a left sided minithoracotomy.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Failure
- Heart Ventricles
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Thoracotomy