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Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: Other therapeutic cardiovascular catheterization and cannulation: Implantation or removal of transvasally placed ventricular assist axial flow pump: Implantation of left ventricular axial flow pump

A catheter has been used to implant a heart assist system into you.

A catheter is a thin tube. This tube is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin or arm, and pushed further in. Various instruments can be pushed at the front of the tube.

The heart pumps blood through the body. In the process, the blood flows through blood vessels. The blood supplies all areas of the body with oxygen and nutrients. If the heart is unable to pump properly, it can be assisted by a device. This type of device is called an artificial heart or artificial heart pump. One’s own heart can be protected and supported by this type of device. The aim of the device is to ensure that all parts of the body receive an adequate blood supply. Using a device of this type can also bridge the time to follow-up treatments.

There is a left and a right ventricle in the heart.

Using the catheter, the device was implanted into your left ventricle.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).