Nichtkardiochirurgische operative Eingriffe bei Patienten nach Implantation eines „ventricular assist device“

Abstract

More research is needed to determine specific guidelines for the anesthesiological management of VAD patients undergoing noncardiac surgical procedures. In this manuscript, device-related perioperative complications and concepts of anesthesia care for noncardiac procedures in patients implanted with a VAD are briefly reviewed.