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Rad Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Medical sciences : Medical Sciences, No. 509=36, 2011.

Review article

Long-term Mechanical Circulatory Support: Surgical Techniques

Davor Barić ; Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia
Željko Sutlić ; Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia
Igor Rudež ; Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia
Daniel Unić ; Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia
Mislav Planinc ; Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia
Dubravka Jonjić ; Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia

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Abstract

Long-term mechanical circulatory support has become a valid treatment option for end stage heart failure. In selected patients’ cases, this therapeutic option has been proven to improve survival, both as a bridge to transplant and as a destination therapy. In
this article, we address implantation technique, strategies to prevent excessive bleeding, right heart failure, and driveline and pocket infection.

Keywords

heart failure; mechanical circulatory support; surgical technique

Hrčak ID:

66034

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/66034

Publication date:

11.3.2011.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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