| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880522 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Long-term LVAD support in the current series was jeopardized by late-onset driveline infections, which occurred in all patients with support duration longer than 1 year. Once driveline infections developed, they were difficult to control and significantly increased morbidity.
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Authors
Andreas MD, Spencer J. MD, Rochus K. MD, Tracey J. RN, Gregory A. MD, Kim RN, Michael K. MD, Marc R. MD, Ralph J. MD, Nader MD,