Use of RotaFlow (MAQUET) for temporary right ventricular support during implantation of heartmate II left ventricular assist device

Gabriel Loor, Abbas Khani-Hanjani, Gonzalo V. Gonzalez-Stawinski

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Abstract

Temporary right ventricular (RV) support is considered during insertion of a left ventricular assist device in patients who are at risk of right ventricular dysfunction. There are several circuits and cannulation strategies available. Here, we report an effective and safe method for achieving RV support using the RotaFlow (Maquet) extracorporeal pump with inflow and outflow grafts placed through small opposing lateral thoracotomy incisions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)275-277
Number of pages3
JournalASAIO Journal
Volume58
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2012
Externally publishedYes

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