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Novel Modification of HeartMate 3 Implantation
Hadley K Wilson1, Benjamin E Haithcock1, Thomas G Caranasos1
1University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Abstract:
We have modified the HeartMate 3 (Abbott, Abbott Park, IL) implantation technique to better suit our patient population. This modification optimizes the placement of the HeartMate 3 sewing cuff and allows passage of the suture transmurally from endocardium to epicardium in a "cut then sew" technique. We believe this affords a superior seal and protection from tearing friable myocardium.
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