Preoperative and postoperative Hemopump support for patients undergoing orthotopic heart transplantation.
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Abstract
The Hemopump (Johnson & Johnson Interventional Systems, Rancho Cordova, CA) can be used successfully as a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients with advanced cardiogenic shock that proves to be irreversible. Some patients, however, may also benefit from maintaining Hemopump support for a period of time after transplantation. A technique has been developed for continuing Hemopump support after transplantation that does not require repositioning of the device.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
- Shock, Cardiogenic