1. Implantation of a Left Ventricular Assist Device in Patients With a Complex Apical Anatomy 
Meindert Palmen, MD, PhD, Harriette F. Verwey, MD, PhD, Marlieke L.A. Haeck, MD, Eduard. R. Holman, MD, PhD, Martin J. Schalij, MD, PhD, Robert J.M. Klautz, MD, PhD 
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 
Volume 94, Issue 6, Pages (December 2012)
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2. Fig 1
(A) The Hegar dilator is inserted after placement of the Fontan stitch to assure the correct position of the inflow cannula. (B) The HeartWare left ventricular assist device being implanted in the sewing ring at the neoapex. (C) Position of the left ventricular assist device inflow cannula, parallel to the septum and directed toward the mitral valve.
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