Abstract
Preventative polytetrafluoroethylene coverings are often used to protect the left ventricular assist device outflow graft during sternal re-entry. We herein describe 5 cases of late-onset, significant left ventricular assist device outflow graft obstruction due to external outflow graft compression. We present clinical presentations, therapies and outcomes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 489-490 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2019 |
Keywords
- Left ventricular assist device
- Low flow
- Outflow graft
- Outflow graft obstruction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine