Resternotomy does not adversely affect outcome after left ventricular assist device implantation

Resternotomy does not adversely affect outcome after left ventricular assist device implantation

Abstract Background Resternotomy in cardiac surgery is considered a risk factor for postoperative complications. Previous studies have demonstrated an ambiguous relationship between resternotomy and clinical outcomes. Registry data from a mixed population of durable circulatory support devices sugge...

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Main Authors: Maria Papathanasiou, Loukas Tsourelis, Nikolaus Pizanis, Achim Koch, Markus Kamler, Tienush Rassaf, Peter Luedike
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Resternotomy
Left ventricular assist device
Redo-surgery
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-017-0289-2

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