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Left ventricular cannula obstruction in a patient with previous ventricular aneurysmectomy
T V Votapka1, M T Swartz, F A Dressler
1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis University Health Sciences Center, Missouri 63110-0250.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|October 1, 1994
Abstract:
Cannula position is an important factor influencing optimal ventricular assist device function. A case of inflow cannula malposition resulting in suboptimal left ventricular assist device performance is presented. A discussion of alternative techniques and diagnosis is provided.