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Ann Thorac Surg 1994;58:1182-1184
© 1994 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Left ventricular cannula obstruction in a patient with previous ventricular aneurysmectomy

Timothy V. Votapka, MD*, Marc T. Swartz, BA, Frederick A. Dressier, MD, Lawrence R. McBride, MD

Divisions of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology, St. Louis University Health Sciences Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Accepted for publication January 19, 1994.

* Address reprint requests to Dr Votapka, Department of Surgery, St. Louis University Health Sciences Center, 3635 Vista Ave at Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110-0250.

Cannula position is an important factor influencing optimal ventricular assist device function. A case of inflow cannula malposition resulting in suboptimal left ventricular assist device performance is presented. A discussion of alternative techniques and diagnosis is provided.






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