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Left ventricle reconstruction and heartmate3 implantation. The "double patch technique"
Antonio Piperata1,2, Gregory Kalscheuer1,3, Mathieu Pernot1
1Department of Cardiology and Cardio-Vascular Surgery, Hôpital Cardiologique de Haut-Lévèque, University Hospital, Bordeaux, France.
Background:
HeartMate 3 is a left ventricular assist device, composed of a centrifugal pump. It can be applied as a myocardial recovery, a bridge to transplant, or a destination therapy, in the treatment of patients with left ventricular heart failure.
Methods:
Herein we describe a technique applied against a giant aneurysmal dilatation, which combines a surgical device implantation and a left ventricular reconstruction using a double patch.
Results:
The patch minimizes thrombotic risk thanks to its internal bovine pericardium layer, which is in contact with blood.
Conclusions:
The outlined technique is relatively reproducible and safe in a selected group of patients, as it employs a high-quality device and enables the restoration of an appropriate ventricular geometry.
