Current and potential applications of left ventricular assist devices.
J Cardiovasc Nurs
; 18(1): 17-22, 2003.
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ABSTRACT
The syndrome of heart failure is epidemic, causing increased hospital admissions, poor survival rates, and a dismal quality of life. Treatment choices include pharmacologic, psychological, and surgical interventions. Recent data suggest that mechanical heart pumps, or assist devices, are viable additions or alternatives to transplantation in management of advanced heart failure. A ventricular assist device (VAD) can support the circulation when the natural heart is unable to maintain adequate perfusion. Although its use continues to be explored, VADs can be used in three ways as a bridge to transplantation, as a destination therapy (or implanted permanently), or as a bridge to recovery. As VAD science advances, nurses will needs to understand its practice implications.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Gasto Cardíaco Bajo
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Corazón Auxiliar
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Disfunción Ventricular Izquierda
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cardiovasc Nurs
Asunto de la revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
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ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos