Patient-controlled conditioning for left ventricular assist device-induced myocardial recovery.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.07.058.
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Abstract
Although medical protocols exist to promote reverse remodeling in left ventricular assist device-supported patients, there are scant data about device management in these patients. We report the use of a Jarvik 2000 left ventricular assist device (Jarvik Heart Inc, New York, NY) to facilitate myocardial recovery leading to device explantation using a sequential, patient-controlled approach. Sequential conditioning of the left ventricular assist device-supported heart is a promising strategy for bridging patients to recovery and pump removal.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Device Removal
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Self Care