Effective Deairing Using the CPB during LVAD HM3 lmplantation confirmed by TCD

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This procedure video describes the surgical steps of LVAD-HM3 implantation and the most effective intraoperative dearing technique.

Objectives:

1. TCD is the only intraoperative method to capture air and solid emboli in the brain in real-time.
2. Proper intraoperative deairing of the heart chambers - HM3 outflow graft is essential.
3. Utilizing the CPB has proven to be the most effective dearing technique.


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