Long-term mechanical support for complex left ventricular postinfarct pseudoaneurysms.
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Left ventricular free wall rupture can be a catastrophic problem. Although small lacerations can be managed with various techniques of primary closure, larger and more complex defects can be difficult to treat. We present and discuss 2 cases of chronic, complex ventricular pseudoaneurysms managed successfully with long-term mechanical support.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The heart surgery forum
دوره 12 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009