Left ventricular assist devices implantation via left antero-lateral thoracotomy: A case report
- VernacularTitle:经左胸前外切口植入国产左心辅助装置一例
- Author:
Zhengqing WANG
1
;
Xiaocheng LIU
1
;
Jianxing DAI
1
;
Shutang REN
1
;
Shifu WANG
1
;
Zhigang LIU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Cardiac Surgery, TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Tianjin, 300457, P. R. China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Left ventricular assist devices;
second operation;
left antero-lateral incision;
case report
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2024;31(11):1694-1696
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
A 56-year male patient was implanted with a third generation magnetic levitation HeartCon left ventricular assist device (LVAD) for refractory heart failure through a left antero-lateral thoracotomy. Inflow cannula of the HeartCon blood pump was inserted via the left apex and outflow tract with the artificial blood vessel was sutured to the descending aorta. The operation process was smooth, the LVAD worked stably, and results of left ventricular assist was good. Implantation of HeartCon LVAD through the left antero-lateral thoracotomy is an alternative technique with less surgical complications, less trauma and satisfactory results.
