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Significance of myocardium within the inflow cannula of a left ventricular assist device.

Authors :
Jeong, Minseob
Roberts, William C.
Source :
Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings; May2022, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p361-362, 2p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Described herein is a 61-year-old man who underwent replacement of a left ventricular assist device that had been in place for 54 months. A small mass was attached to the margin of the excised metallic inflow cannula of the left ventricular assist device. Histologically, the mass was found to contain myocardium. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08998280
Volume :
35
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
156413558
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2022.2039031