Long-Term Continuous-Flow Biventricular Support in a 63-Year-Old Woman

Texas Heart Institute Journal
Andrew C W BaldwinO H Frazier

Abstract

We describe the successful use of long-term biventricular continuous-flow mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to transplantation in a small-framed 63-year-old woman with long-standing nonischemic cardiomyopathy. After placement of a left-sided HeartWare HVAD, persistent right-sided heart failure necessitated implantation of a second HeartWare device for long-term right ventricular support. After 262 days, the patient underwent successful orthotopic heart transplantation and was discharged from the hospital. This report indicates the feasibility of biventricular device support in older patients of relatively small stature, and our results may encourage others to consider this therapy in similar patient populations.

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Feb 7, 2016·The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation : the Official Publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation·Sajad ShehabChristopher S Hayward

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Jan 12, 2021·The International Journal of Artificial Organs·Andrew Cw BaldwinO H Frazier
Feb 11, 2021·Future Cardiology·Michael J JavorskiTamer S Attia

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