Sarahabout 4 years ago

No Visible Scars Implantation of a Continuous Flow Ventricular Assist Device

This is a step-by-step description of minimally invasive HVAD-Implantation using a transaxillary access for outflow graft anastomosis, which allows VAD-surgery without the need for rib or sternal transection in contrast to right anterior thoracotomy or partial sternotomy approaches.