Minimally invasive approaches for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation
have grown in popularity and have many potential advantages, including less bleeding,
shorter recovery time, and improved postoperative right ventricular function compared
with traditional implantation. Centrifugal flow LVADs are easily implanted via a minimally
invasive approach. In this article, the authors review intraoperive considerations
for minimally invasive LVAD implantation and hemodynamic management principles for
patients with centrifugal flow LVADs.
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