Systematic Review
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Durability of continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices: a systematic review
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):547-556.(30 November 2014)
Keynote Lecture Series
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Technique for minimizing and treating driveline infections
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):557-562.(30 November 2014)
Featured Articles
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Minimally invasive and alternative approaches for long-term LVAD placement: the Vanderbilt strategy
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):563-569.(30 November 2014) -
Ventricular assist device implantation in the elderly
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):570-572.(30 November 2014) -
Comparison of continuous-flow and pulsatile-flow left ventricular assist devices: is there an advantage to pulsatility?
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Hemorrhage and thrombosis with different LVAD technologies: a matter of flow?
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):582-584.(30 November 2014)
Perspective
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Present and future perspectives on total artificial hearts
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):595-602.(30 November 2014) -
VAD therapy 20/20: moving beyond the myopic view of a nascent therapy
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):603-605.(30 November 2014) -
Evolving strategies in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction-induced cardiogenic shock
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):606-611.(30 November 2014)
Art of Operative Techniques
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SynCardia: the total artificial heart
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):612-620.(30 November 2014)
Masters of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Jarvik 2000: evolution of surgical implantation from conventional to minimally invasive technique
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Surgical implantation of the CardioWest Total Artificial Heart
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):624-625.(30 November 2014)
Research Highlight
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Biventricular VAD versus LVAD for right heart failure
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Impact of reverse remodeling on cardiac function
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):589-594.(30 November 2014)
Safeguards and Pitfalls
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Preoperative patient optimization for mechanical circulatory support
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):626-629.(30 November 2014) -
Concomitant surgery during ventricular assist device implantation
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):630-631.(30 November 2014)
ACS Patient Page
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Heart failure
Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery2014;3(6):632.(30 November 2014)
