Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation, Harefield Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012 Feb;93(2):674-6. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.09.055.
The HeartWare left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a new addition to the family of second-generation continuous-flow LVADs. The miniaturized dimensions of the HeartWare LVAD provide the opportunity for its safe implantation through nonsternotomy incisions. We present our technique for HeartWare LVAD implantation through bilateral anterior thoracotomy incisions. This technique has proved to be safe and reproducible, with good clinical outcome.
心卫士左心室辅助装置（LVAD）是第二代连续血流 LVAD 家族的新成员。心卫士 LVAD 的小型化尺寸为其通过非胸骨切开术切口的安全植入提供了机会。我们介绍了通过双侧前开胸切口植入心卫士 LVAD 的技术。该技术已被证明是安全且可重复的，具有良好的临床效果。
