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J Extra Corpor Technol
Volume 37, Number 4, December 2005
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Page(s) | 373 - 376 | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/200537373 | |
Published online | 15 December 2005 |
Scientific Article
Immediate Post-LVAD Implant Support: Two Approaches
Address correspondence to: Paul L. Syracuse, MS, CCP, 9500 Euclid Ave, Perfusion Services G-33, Cleveland, OH 44193. E-mail: syracuse1@adelphia.net
Increased use of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) as bridges to transplant has revealed the need for short-term right heart support for deairing and right ventricular recovery. The two approaches described are implemented as the patient is weaned from regular cardiopulmonary bypass. Dependent on patient needs, the surgeon may select a high-flow or low-flow approach to what is essentially right heart bypass. Both methods use the existing venous drainage from the right side of the heart. The higher flow returns blood through a 0.25-in tube connected to a modified adult vent (AV) to the pulmonary artery (PA). This provides flows as high as 3.5 L/min. The low-flow method uses the cardioplegia line, which goes unused during LVAD insertion. It is attached to the same modified AV cannula, placed into the PA, with flows between 400 and 600 ml/min. Each method has its advantages, disadvantages, and quirks. The results are functionally successful in allowing support of the right heart and deairing of the ventricular device.
Key words: left ventricular assist device / implant / support / deairing / right heart bypass / pulmonary artery / right heart failure
© 2005 AMSECT
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