Transcontinental transport of a patient with an AbioMed BVS 5000 BVAD.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
In patients with severe cardiogenic shock requiring implantation of a short-term assist device transportation to a specialized heart center for further therapy may be necessary. We report the first successful transcontinental air transport (from Singapore to Berlin, Germany) of a patient with fulminating myocarditis requiring implantation of a biventricular assist device.
Medical subject headings
- Air Ambulances
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Shock, Cardiogenic