LVAD Implant Techniques

Dr Lim Chong Hee

Asia’s First Cardiothoracic Surgeon to Lead HeartMate 3 Artificial Heart Implant in 2015

Artificial Heart Assist Device Implantation Using Sternotomy

Sternotomy remains a key technique for LVAD implantation, providing surgeons with direct access for precise device placement.

In the video below, Dr. Lim Chong Hee, Asia’s first cardiothoracic surgeon to lead a HeartMate 3 implant in 2015, shares his firsthand insights on the procedure, patient considerations, and best practices that drive successful outcomes in advanced mechanical circulatory support.

Artificial Heart Assist Device Implantation Through Minimally Invasive Surgery

As LVAD technology advances, so do the surgical techniques that make implantation safer and less invasive.

In this video, Dr. Cui Yong, China’s first cardiothoracic surgeon to pioneer minimally invasive artificial heart implantation, shares insights on minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery and LVAD implantation—highlighting innovations that improve recovery, reduce complications, and enhance patient outcomes.

Dr Cui Yong

China’s First Cardiothoracic Surgeon to Pioneer Minimally Invasive Artificial Heart Implantation

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