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