Extra-aortic implantable counterpulsation pump in chronic heart failure.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.12.049.
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Abstract
Extra-aortic counterpulsation for the management of chronic heart failure is a novel approach. We report the use of an extra-aortic implantable counterpulsation pump in the management of a 73-year-old patient with severe heart failure refractory to medical therapy. The implantable counterpulsation pump prolonged his life and greatly improved its quality. The patient lived almost 7 months after the implantation of the device and died of septic complications secondary to gas line infection.
Medical subject headings
- Counterpulsation
- Heart Failure
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Prosthesis Implantation