[Total artificial heart]. / Das komplett künstliche Herz.
Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed
; 110(6): 431-7, 2015 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
To date the CardioWest™ total artificial heart is the only clinically available implantable biventricular mechanical replacement for irreversible cardiac failure.OBJECTIVES:
This article presents the indications, contraindications, implantation procedere and postoperative treatment. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
In addition to a overview of the applications of the total artificial heart this article gives a brief presentation of the two patients treated in our department with the CardioWest™.RESULTS:
The clinical course, postoperative rehabilitation, device-related complications and control mechanisms are presented.CONCLUSION:
The total artificial heart is a reliable implant for treating critically ill patients with irreversible cardiogenic shock. A bridge to transplantation is feasible with excellent results.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Choque Cardiogênico
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Cuidados Críticos
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Coração Artificial
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Insuficiência Cardíaca
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
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Revista:
Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article