Massive Aortic Root Air Lock During LVAD Implantation
This case report discusses a massive air lock within the aortic root discovered during separation from cardiopulmonary bypass in a man in his 60s who underwent durable left ventricular assist device implantation.
Authors
- Aibek E. Mirrakhimov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1604-1053)
Institutions
- University of Kentucky HealthCare (US)
- University of Kentucky (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Cardiology
- Published
- 2026-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamacardio.2026.3984
- Primary Topic
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00