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| Justin 10/15/1999 | . | Has the removal of the LVAD proven more difficult in men who have a small chest cavity? The LVAD is a rather cumbersome machine and could become pressed against the back of the breast bone making it difficult to reopen the chest for the transplant procedure. Is there any information or research on this matter? |
| CCF CARDIO MD JMF 10/16/1999 | Justin | Dear Justin, You may wish to direct these types of questions to our cardiac surgeons. We have two trained LVAD nurses and they may assist you. They may be reached through Dr. Patrick McCarthy's office through the numbers listed below. | [Thread closed to new comments] |
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