Temporary ventricular assist device implantation by sternotomy-avoiding technique for bridge-to-decision therapy: a comparison with conventional implantation

Objective Temporary ventricular assist device (VAD) is a commonly used therapeutic option for cardiogenic shock. Patients requiring this treatment are often critical, and clinical outcomes remain unsatisfactory. This study evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of a sternotomy-avoiding technique for temporary VAD implantation to improve patient outcomes.