Minimally Invasive Thoracic Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation; Case Series Demonstrating an Integrated Multidisciplinary Strategy

摘要

Objectives: The present report describes the authors' initial experience with implantation of the Heartware left ventricular assist devices (Heart Ware Inc., Framingham, MA). via a minimally invasive surgical approach without cardiopulmonary bypass. A detailed overview of the anesthesiologist's role during the procedure, characteristics of the patient population, and short-term clinical outcomes are provided, and the clinical considerations that influence the decision to implant this device via an off-pump minimally invasive approach are outlined.