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Published on: May 11, 2018
Technique for blood conservation in ABIOMED BVS 5000 ventricular assist device exchange
J G Byrne1, M S Gilfeather, G S Couper
1Division of Cardiac Surgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. jbyrne@partners.org
Abstract:
We describe a technique for blood conservation when ABIOMED BVS 5000 blood pumps require exchange because of thrombus formation in the blood pumps. The technique is simple in concept but requires careful planning and coordination between surgeon and perfusionist.
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