Author/Editor		Myers, TJ; Palanichamy, N; La Francesca, S; Odegaard, PA; Gregorič, ID; Frazier, OH
Title		Management of multiple left ventricular assist device failures in a patient
Type		članek
Source		J Heart Lung Transplant
Vol. and No.		Letnik 26, št. 1
Publication year		2007
Volume		str. 98-100
Language		eng
Abstract		Device failure is a rare but life-threatening complication in patients receiving mechanical circulatory support. Because patients are supported by these devices for longer periods, the incidence of device failure has increased. We report 3 instances of device failure and successful surgical management in a single patient.
Descriptors		HEART-ASSIST DEVICES PROSTHESIS FAILURE ADULT FOLLOW-UP STUDIES HEART TRANSPLANTATION PREOPERATIVE CARE