Management issues during HeartWare left ventricular assist device implantation and the role of transesophageal echocardiography

Management issues during HeartWare left ventricular assist device implantation and the role of transesophageal echocardiography

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Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are increasingly used for mechanical circulatory support of patients with severe heart failure, Sew In Non-Woven primarily as a bridge to heart transplantation.Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) plays a major role in the clinical decision making during insertion of the devices and in the post-operative management of these patients.The detection of structural and device-related mechanical abnormalities is critical for optimal functioning of assist device.

In this review article, we Sanitizer Dispensers describe the usefulness of TEE for optimal perioperative management of patients presenting for HeartWare LVAD insertion.