Tisol, W B Ventricular assist device use with mechanical heart valves: an outcome series and literature review. [electronic resource] - The Annals of thoracic surgery Dec 2001 - 2051-4; discussion 2055 p. digital Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review ISSN: 0003-4975 Standard No.: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)03215-5 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AgedCause of DeathDevice RemovalFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeart Valve ProsthesisHeart-Assist DevicesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative Complications--etiologyProsthesis DesignRisk FactorsShock, Cardiogenic--mortalitySurvival AnalysisThromboembolism--etiologyTreatment Outcome