The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 58, 1182-1184, Copyright © 1994 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Left ventricular cannula obstruction in a patient with previous ventricular aneurysmectomy
TV Votapka, MT Swartz, FA Dressler and LR McBride
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis University Health Sciences Center, Missouri 63110-0250.
Cannula position is an important factor influencing optimal ventricular
assist device function. A case of inflow cannula malposition resulting in
suboptimal left ventricular assist device performance is presented. A
discussion of alternative techniques and diagnosis is provided.