Antretter H, Dumfarth J, Höfer D. [Total artificial heart].
Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed 2015;
110:431-7. [PMID:
26296374 DOI:
10.1007/s00063-015-0060-9]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2015] [Accepted: 07/13/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
To date the CardioWest™ total artificial heart is the only clinically available implantable biventricular mechanical replacement for irreversible cardiac failure.
OBJECTIVES
This article presents the indications, contraindications, implantation procedere and postoperative treatment.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
In addition to a overview of the applications of the total artificial heart this article gives a brief presentation of the two patients treated in our department with the CardioWest™.
RESULTS
The clinical course, postoperative rehabilitation, device-related complications and control mechanisms are presented.
CONCLUSION
The total artificial heart is a reliable implant for treating critically ill patients with irreversible cardiogenic shock. A bridge to transplantation is feasible with excellent results.
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