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A novel technique to exclude the left ventricle with an assist device

Stefan Klotz, Roza MeyerSaraei, Alex Frydrychowicz

    Multimedia Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery : MMCTS
    |January 21, 2017
    PubMed
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    Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) can cause blood clots. A new cone-shaped prosthesis completely excludes the left ventricle, potentially reducing thrombosis risk around the LVAD inflow cannula.

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