Implantation of the Jarvik 2000 left ventricular assist device without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
In this report, we describe successful implantation of a Jarvik 2000 left ventricular assist device (Jarvik Heart, Inc, New York, NY) without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass in a patient who was a member of the Jehovah's Witness faith. To accomplish this, we had to change our implantation technique. The modified technique, which minimizes the risk of bleeding and end-organ dysfunction, can also be used to decrease cardiopulmonary bypass time.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Heart Failure
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Jehovah's Witnesses
- Religion and Medicine