Long-term Mechanical Support for Complex Left Ventricular Postinfarct Pseudoaneurysms
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https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20091070Abstract
Left ventricular free wall rupture can be a catastrophic problem. Although small lacerations can be managed with various techniques of primary closure, larger and more complex defects can be difficult to treat. We present and discuss 2 cases of chronic, complex ventricular pseudoaneurysms managed successfully with long-term mechanical support.References
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