Berlin Heart ventricular assist device in a child with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 83(3): 1179-81, 2007 Mar.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17307489
ABSTRACT
We report the implantation of a Berlin Heart ventricular assist device (VAD) in a 4-year-old boy with hypoplastic left heart syndrome previously palliated with Norwood and Glenn operations, who presented with progressive ventricular failure and hypoxemia. Insertion of a 30-mL pneumatic pediatric pump with cannulation of the systemic right ventricle and aorta had a salutary effect on cardiac output, improving oxygen saturations. While awaiting heart transplantation, multiple thromboembolic complications developed and he died, despite therapeutic heparinization and aspirin therapy. Important lessons learned about VAD support in Glenn physiology, anticoagulation, and complications of the Berlin Heart are discussed.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Coração Auxiliar
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Síndrome do Coração Esquerdo Hipoplásico
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Child, preschool
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Thorac Surg
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá