General Surgery Considerations in the Era of Mechanical Circulatory Assist Devices

Limael E. Rodriguez; Erik E. Suarez; Matthias Loebe; Brian A. Bruckner

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2013.08.004

General Surgery Considerations in the Era of Mechanical Circulatory Assist Devices

Limael E. Rodriguez, Erik E. Suarez, Matthias Loebe, Brian A. Bruckner

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Abstract

Much of the success of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) can be attributed to the second-generation HeartMate II (Thoratec, Pleasanton, CA, USA), which is the most commonly used device to date. The latest generation of LVADs is currently undergoing clinical trials worldwide. Developers have focused on improving the limitations of the second generation with emphasis on enhancing efficiency further, decreasing complications, and increasing ease of implantability. Clinical management of a patient with an LVAD is also an excellent example of the multidisciplinary approach of care that is undoubtedly the future of medicine.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1343-1357
Number of pages	15
Journal	Surgical Clinics of North America
Volume	93
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suc.2013.08.004
State	Published - Dec 2013

Keywords

General surgery
Left ventricular assist device
LVAD
Mechanical circulatory support
Noncardiac surgery

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Surgery

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