A Simple Method of Creating LVAD Outflow Tract Aortic Anastomosis

2005 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene L. Kukuy ◽  
Daniel J. Goldstein ◽  
Vivek Rao ◽  
Niloo M. Edwards ◽  
Yoshifumi Naka
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Bleeding ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Ascending Aorta ◽  
Outflow Tract ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Anastomosis Site ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist ◽  
Aortic Anastomosis

Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is frequently complicated by intraoperative and postoperative bleeding, particularly at the aortic anastomosis site. Many modifications of the anastomosis have been attempted. We describe a simple method to anastomose the LVAD outflow tract to the ascending aorta with minimal bleeding and a short anastomosis time.

Insertion of the Impella 5.0 Left Ventricular Assist Device via Right Anterior Mini-Thoracotomy a Novel Practical Approach

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 265-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Choi ◽  
Mark B. Anderson ◽  
George P. Batsides
Keyword(s):  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Ascending Aorta ◽  
Circulatory Support ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
First Case ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist

The Impella 5.0 microaxial pump is a miniaturized left ventricular assist device commonly used for circulatory support in acute cardiogenic shock. The catheter-based pump is designed to be inserted either into a peripheral artery or directly into the ascending aorta. We report the first case in which the Impella 5.0 device was placed directly into the ascending aorta via a small right anterior thoracotomy in a patient following acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock.

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