Abstract Background Patients requiring biventricular support (BIVAD) face higher morbidity than those undergoing durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation alone. The goal of the current study was to evaluate..
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Abstract Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are safer and provide better survival and better quality of life than biventricular assist devices (BVADs) but end-stage heart failure often involves both ventricles,..
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Abstract The need for biventricular support poses significant challenges for patients who require a mechanical bridge to transplantation. Recent improvements in ventricular assist device (VAD) technology has made possible the..
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Abstract Abstract: The article reviews cannulation strategy for different modes of extracorporeal life support. Technical aspects, pitfalls and complications are discussed for central and peripheral extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA, VV,..
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