Abstract
We describe a case of catheter-based embolization and deactivation of a left ventricular assist device using an Amplatzer plug for a patient demonstrating myocardial recovery after diagnosis of nonischemic cardiomyopathy. This procedure can provide a minimally invasive, low morbidity solution for patients wishing to be separated from left ventricular assist device support who want to avoid invasive surgery for device removal.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 710-713 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 98 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine