Surgical strategy for biventricular assist device implantation after previous coronary artery bypass grafting

Heart Surg Forum. 2011 Aug;14(4):E258-60. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.20101116.

Abstract

In an aging population, numerous patients who underwent previous coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are presenting with end-stage ischemic cardiomyopathy. Although redo CABG and cardiological interventions are possible treatment options, orthotopic heart transplantation remains an ultimate option for these patients. However, there is high morbidity and mortality on the waiting list, and mechanical circulatory support is a life-saving concept [Hetzer 2006; Taylor 2009].We developed a simplified and safe technique for implantation of a biventricular assist device as a redo in complex patients after previous CABG and end-stage heart failure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Coronary Artery Bypass*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heart Failure / complications
  • Heart Failure / physiopathology
  • Heart Failure / surgery*
  • Heart Ventricles / physiopathology
  • Heart Ventricles / surgery*
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Ischemia / complications
  • Myocardial Ischemia / physiopathology
  • Myocardial Ischemia / surgery*
  • Prosthesis Implantation / methods
  • Prosthesis Implantation / standards*
  • Ventricular Function / physiology*