A Rare Cause of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Obstruction: Left Atrial Dissection
Abstract Left atrial dissection is a rare factor that may cause left ventricular assist device obstruction. Prompt diagnosis and surgical repair are essential. This case report describes our experience and a successful surgical management in a patient after HeartMate 3 implantation and mitral valve inflow obstruction due to a left atrial dissection.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular
2017
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-76382017000600542 |
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