Ventricular assist devices in the adult.
Crit Care Nurs Q
; 30(2): 104-18; quiz 119-20, 2007.
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| ID: mdl-17356352
ABSTRACT
Ventricular assist devices (VADs) play an increasingly important role in the care of cardiovascular patients. Developed initially for support of cardiothoracic surgery patients experiencing difficulty in weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass, these devices have been used extensively as a bridge to cardiac transplantation for patients who are failing on medical management. Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of a VAD as destination therapy, providing a permanent means of support for patients with advanced heart failure who are not eligible for heart transplantation. Applications for VADs are expanding and advances in technology occurring to support these new applications. This article provides an overview of current and emerging VADs and nursing management of the VAD patient.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Gasto Cardíaco Bajo
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Corazón Auxiliar
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Cuidados Críticos
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Rol de la Enfermera
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Health_technology_assessment
/
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Crit Care Nurs Q
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos