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Successful Pregnancy After Left Ventricular Assist Device Explantation for Myocardial Recovery
Juan D Linares Velandia1, Diane Tran1, Antoine E Sakr1
1From the Department of Cardiology, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California.
Abstract:
A 36 year old woman with history of heart failure and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, with subsequent explantation after myocardial recovery, presented for management of preconception counseling and subsequent pregnancy. To our knowledge, this case represents the first documented successful pregnancy after LVAD explantation. Management details are provided, and relevant literature is reviewed.
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