Abstract
The use of ventricular assist devices is becoming more common for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock and as a mechanical bridge to transplantation. Bleeding is the most common complication reported in most clinical series. The sources of bleeding are multiple, but our experience is that a substantial percentage occurred from cannulation sites. We present a technique that we believe decreases the incidence of bleeding from atrial cannulation sites of such devices.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1264-1265 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine