In:
Clinical Transplantation, Wiley, Vol. 27, No. 4 ( 2013-07)
Abstract:
Cardiac allograft rejection and failure may require mechanical circulatory support as bridge‐to‐retransplantation. Prognosis in this patient group is poor and implantable ventricular assist devices have had limited success due to organ failure associated with the high dose immunosuppression required to treat ongoing rejection. We present a case from our institution and the world‐wide experience utilizing the S yn C ardia C ardio W est T otal A rtificial H eart ( TAH ‐t; S yn C ardia S ystems, I nc., T ucson, AZ , USA ) for replacement of the failing graft, recovery of patient and end‐organ failure with ultimate bridge to retransplantation. We present our experience and review of world‐wide experience for use of TAH ‐t in this type patient.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0902-0063
,
1399-0012
DOI:
10.1111/ctr.2013.27.issue-4
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2013
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2739458-X
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2004801-4
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