Biventricular failure in dextro-transposition of the great arteries corrected with the Mustard procedure: VAD support of the systemic ventricle is enough

摘要

Introduction: Miniaturization and surgical progress in the field of ventricular assist device (VAD) therapy will lead to an increasing use in grown-up patients with congenital heart disease (GUCH). VAD implantation in such patients, especially biventricular VAD (BVAD) placement, can be very challenging, potentially associated with high morbidity and mortality.