Extracorporeal pulsatile biventricular support after cardiac transplantation

A donor heart failed to adequately sustain hemodynamic function after cardiac transplantation. The cause of the donor heart dysfunction was unknown, and there were no definite risk factors identified to suggest the heart would not recover. A Symbion Acute Ventricular Assist Device System was used to...

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Published inThe Annals of thoracic surgery Vol. 47; no. 4; pp. 614 - 616
Main Authors Icenogle, Timothy B., Williams, Richard J., Smith, Richard G., Cleavinger, Marilyn, Vasu, M.André, Rhenman, Birger, Copeland, Jack G.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01.04.1989
Subjects
Assisted Circulation
Female
Heart Transplantation
Heart-Assist Devices
Humans
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - therapy
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Summary:A donor heart failed to adequately sustain hemodynamic function after cardiac transplantation. The cause of the donor heart dysfunction was unknown, and there were no definite risk factors identified to suggest the heart would not recover. A Symbion Acute Ventricular Assist Device System was used to support both ventricles. The heart gradually recovered and the system was explanted after 1 week of support. The patient recuperated and has been discharged from the hospital.
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ISSN:0003-4975
1552-6259
DOI:10.1016/0003-4975(89)90447-5