@article{JTD20946,
author = {Marcel Ricklefs and Chinmay Deodhar and Anamika Chatterjee and Christina Feldmann and Jasmin S. Hanke and Jan Heimeshoff and Constanze Merz and Ezin Deniz and Guenes Dogan and Axel Haverich and Jan D. Schmitto},
title = {A new tool for an explantation strategy of HeartMate 3™ left ventricular assist device},
journal = {Journal of Thoracic Disease},
volume = {10},
number = {Suppl 15},
year = {2018},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Background: Although rare, recovery of cardiac function after mechanical support of the left ventricle is the most desirable therapeutic goal in the treatment of end-stage heart failure.
Methods: Herein, we present a novel implantable device for explantation of the HeartMate 3TM left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in patients, following cardiac recovery, avoiding (re-) sternotomy.
Results: This article demonstrates the feasibility of applying this novel device, which fits into the sewing ring of the LVAD.
Conclusions: This custom-made mechanical plug offers a promising alternative to standard device-explantation procedures.},
issn = {2077-6624}, url = {https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/20946}
}