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Insertion, Maintenance, and Removal of the Percutaneous Dual Lumen Cannula Right Ventricular Assist Device
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The parasternal technique: alternative technique for temporary right ventricular assist device implantation
Stefan H Feder1, Khalil Jawad1, Michael A Borger1
1University Department for Cardiac Surgery, Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany.
Abstract:
Right heart failure is a feared complication in cardiac surgery especially after heart failure surgery. Right ventricular assist device (RVAD) implantation is inevitable in severe forms of right heart failure. Different techniques for RVAD implantation exist. We here present our experience with a novel parasternal cannulation technique that allows early mobilization, high RVAD flow rates and easy RVAD removal.

