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Review
. 2015 Dec;7(12):2097-101.
doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2015.11.53.

Surgical implant techniques of left ventricular assist devices: an overview of acute and durable devices

Bryan A Whitson  1
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Review

Surgical implant techniques of left ventricular assist devices: an overview of acute and durable devices

Bryan A Whitson. J Thorac Dis. 2015 Dec.

Abstract

Left ventricular support for the failing heart has evolved to include short-term and long-term devices. These devices are implanted percutaneously and surgically. This manuscript provides a general overview of the contemporary, typically practiced, implant techniques with additional insight on minimally invasive approaches.

Keywords: Left ventricular assist device (LVAD); implant technique.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: The author has no conflicts of interest to declare.

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