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  • Title: Temporary mechanical support of left ventricular failure following open heart surgery.
    Author: Litwak RS, Lukban SB, Jurado RA, Koffsky RM, Ortiz AF, grana VP, Fischer AP, Sherman J.
    Journal: Adv Cardiol; 1977; 20():102-9. PubMed ID: 848381.
    Abstract:
    Patients coming to open heart surgery with advanced cardiac dysfunction may require mechanical cardiac support to avoid life-threatening low cardiac output in the postoperative period. 15 patients who could not be withdrawn from cardiopulmonary bypass because of low cardiac output were supported with a left heart bypass system (left atrium to ascending aorta). Ten were ultimately separated from the device, 6 were dismissed from the hospital and 4 remain well (the longest 2.6 years postoperative). A major asset of the device is that thoracic reentry is not required when support is discontinued.
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