| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2972069 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A previously healthy, 13-year-old girl presented with new-onset dilated cardiomyopathy, and is placed on a left ventricular assist device (VAD). Herein we describe a unique VAD weaning protocol used to determine the timing and feasibility of a VAD explant.
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Authors
Jean L. MS, Shelley D. MD, Eduardo MD, Biagio A. MD, David N. MD, Max B. MD, Christine E. MS, Jeanine BS, Jeffrey R. MD,