October 12, 2020
7 min.
8 in 8

Summary

This video addresses the options for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation via thoracotomy, and topics including the benefits of different surgical approaches, cannulation strategies, and special considerations for patients with a short/leftward aorta, left internal mammary artery grafts, or mediastinal adhesions.

Presenter:
Jay D. Pal, MD
University of Colorado