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Emerging LVAD Technology for the Use - Washington Hospital Center

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HeartWare MVAD<br />

Trans-Apical “MVAD”: Left Thoracotomy<br />

• Device in LV with inflow<br />

pointing toward apex<br />

• Outflow in ascending aorta<br />

• Benefits: very quick<br />

implantation, no outflow<br />

graft, no bypass<br />

• Questions: device in LV,<br />

aortic valve integrity

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