Gu K, Chang Y, Gao B, Wan F, Loisance D, Zeng Y. Development of ventricular assist devices in China: present status, opportunities and challenges.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2014;
46:179-85. [PMID:
24569055 DOI:
10.1093/ejcts/ezu020]
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Abstract
The growing number of heart failure patients and the scarcity of organ donors account for the huge need for the development of mechanical circulatory systems, including ventricular assist devices (VADs) and artificial hearts, in China. Several research programmes on blood pumps have been under way for the last three decades. However, unlike in other countries, the development of VADs has been extremely slow, and no system is currently approved and available for clinical application. There are many reasons for this situation. This article provides an overview of the present development of experimental and clinical research on VADs in China. In addition, the challenges for the clinical development of mechanical circulatory support in China are discussed.
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