Left ventricle reconstruction and heartmate3 implantation. The "double patch technique".

BACKGROUND

HeartMate 3 is a left ventricular assist device, composed of a centrifugal pump. It can be applied as a myocardial recovery, a bridge to transplant, or a destination therapy, in the treatment of patients with left ventricular heart failure.

METHODS

Herein we describe a technique applied against a giant aneurysmal dilatation, which combines a surgical device implantation and a left ventricular reconstruction using a double patch.

RESULTS

The patch minimizes thrombotic risk thanks to its internal bovine pericardium layer, which is in contact with blood.

CONCLUSIONS

The outlined technique is relatively reproducible and safe in a selected group of patients, as it employs a high-quality device and enables the restoration of an appropriate ventricular geometry.