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Use of initial biventricular mechanical support in a case of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture as a bridge to surgery. / Conradi, Lenard; Treede, Hendrik; Brickwedel, Jens; Reichenspurner, Hermann.

In: ANN THORAC SURG, Vol. 87, No. 5, 05.2009, p. 37-39.

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Harvard

Conradi, L, Treede, H, Brickwedel, J & Reichenspurner, H 2009, 'Use of initial biventricular mechanical support in a case of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture as a bridge to surgery', ANN THORAC SURG, vol. 87, no. 5, pp. 37-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.01.046

APA

Conradi, L., Treede, H., Brickwedel, J., & Reichenspurner, H. (2009). Use of initial biventricular mechanical support in a case of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture as a bridge to surgery. ANN THORAC SURG, 87(5), 37-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.01.046

Vancouver

Conradi L, Treede H, Brickwedel J, Reichenspurner H. Use of initial biventricular mechanical support in a case of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture as a bridge to surgery. ANN THORAC SURG. 2009 May;87(5):37-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.01.046

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title = "Use of initial biventricular mechanical support in a case of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture as a bridge to surgery",
abstract = "The incidence of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture is declining as coronary revascularization techniques have become available for a large number of patients. However, morbidity and mortality rates associated with this complication remain high. We report the case of a patient suffering from acute myocardial infarction who developed a postinfarction ventricular septal defect. Instead of attempting surgical closure, he was placed on biventricular mechanical support. After 2 weeks, surgical closure of the defect and concomitant explantation of the assist device were successfully performed. This approach may represent a new treatment option restoring hemodynamic stability and avoiding surgery on freshly infarcted myocardium.",
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AU - Conradi, Lenard

AU - Treede, Hendrik

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KW - Echocardiography

KW - Echocardiography, Transesophageal

KW - Heart Rupture, Post-Infarction/complications

KW - Heart-Assist Devices

KW - Humans

KW - Male

KW - Middle Aged

KW - Myocardial Infarction/complications

KW - Treatment Outcome

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