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Minimally invasive HeartWare LVAD implantation through single left thoracotomy

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Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is now a routine therapy for advanced heart failure. Authors demonstrate a novel technique of LVAD implantation through a single left thoracotomy with anastomosis of outflow graft to the arch of aorta. The technique avoids sternotomy or additional right thoracotomy, keeps ascending aorta clear and puts outflow graft away from the sternum.

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    1. Department of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Support, Harefield Hospital, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Hill End Road, London, UB9 6JH, UK

      Aron-Frederik Popov, Prashant Nanasaheb Mohite, Anton Sabashnikov, Alexander Weymann, Nikhil Prakash Patil, Diana García Sáez & Andre Ruediger Simon

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    Aron-Frederik Popov and Prashant Nanasaheb Mohite have contributed equally.

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    Popov, AF., Mohite, P.N., Sabashnikov, A. et al. Minimally invasive HeartWare LVAD implantation through single left thoracotomy. J Artif Organs 18, 170–172 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10047-014-0815-8

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