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33928 removal & replacement tot hrt sys

Surgery

Also known as: TAH replacement, artificial heart exchange, device replacement

Removal and replacement of total replacement heart system (artificial heart); surgical removal of a previously implanted total artificial heart with concurrent placement of a new system.

Clinical Context

Performed when an implanted total artificial heart requires replacement due to mechanical failure, durability issues, or for device upgrade with newer technology.

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Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryHeart Failure SurgeryDevice Management

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