Right-sided heart reperfusion (“Berlin bridge technique”) for right ventricle support during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation

Joao Roberto Breda; Remon Gergis; Zanati Ahmed; Matthias Loebe

doi:10.1016/j.xjtc.2022.02.032

Right-sided heart reperfusion (“Berlin bridge technique”) for right ventricle support during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation

Joao Roberto Breda, Remon Gergis, Zanati Ahmed, Matthias Loebe

Surgery

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Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	115-118
Number of pages	4
Journal	JTCVS Techniques
Volume	13
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjtc.2022.02.032
State	Published - Jun 2022

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In this setting, the left ventricle is supported by the LVAD and the CPB supports the RV. During right-sided heart reperfusion, optimal LVAD function is adjusted, and medical therapy to support right ventricular function is begun. Once hemodynamic stabilization is achieved, CPB support is further reduced and finally discontinued. This simple technique provides excellent right ventricular support after LVAD implantation, and weaning from CPB can be performed under stable conditions without stressing the RV.

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LVAD

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Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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