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Left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy and left ventricular assist device: a word of caution
BACKGROUND: In patients with left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC), implantation of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) may be performed as a bridge to transplantation. In this respect, the particular characteristics of the left ventricular myocardium may represent a challenge. CASE PRESENTATIO...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4946240/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27422642 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13019-016-0503-2 |