Successful weaning of a transplanted heart from biventricular assist device.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Exceptionally few cases worldwide have survived weaning from a biventricular assist device following heart transplantation in contrast to those who underwent early retransplantation. We present a successful outcome after biventricular assist device implantation following initial biventricular failure after heart transplantation. Weaning could be performed after 1 week, although pulmonary vascular resistance remained markedly elevated.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart-Assist Devices