Mechanical Circulatory Support in Children

The field of pediatric mechanical circulatory support has undergone a significant evolution with the advent of devices designed for children and the implementation of new strategies for deployment. With the ongoing shortage of organs the demand for new devices specifically designed for children will...

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Published inCurrent cardiology reviews Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 132 - 140
Main Authors Adachi, Iki, Jaquiss, Robert D B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United Arab Emirates Bentham Science Publishers Ltd 01.05.2016
Bentham Science Publishers
Subjects
Blood Circulation
Child
Heart Failure - therapy
Heart-Assist Devices
Humans
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The field of pediatric mechanical circulatory support has undergone a significant evolution with the advent of devices designed for children and the implementation of new strategies for deployment. With the ongoing shortage of organs the demand for new devices specifically designed for children will only increase. This review discusses the evolution of mechanical circulatory support, available devices, and the implementation of new strategies for their deployment.
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ISSN:1573-403X
1875-6557
DOI:10.2174/1573403X12666151119165841