Successful biventricular assistance after heart transplantation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a successful use of biventricular pneumatic assistance during seven days allowing the recovery from a severe primary graft failure that occurred in the operating room. Suboptimal donors are associated with higher rates of immediate graft failure; however proper use of mechanical assistance can help to recover graft function.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Heart Failure
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Intraoperative Complications