Abstract The Aeson total artificial heart provides right- and left-sided heart replacement for biventricular failure with notable improvements from prior generations. These include enhanced hemocompatibility and autoregulation enabling increased output in..
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Similar to a heart transplant, the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) replaces both ventricles and the four heart valves.
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Abstract The SynCardia temporary total artificial heart (TAH-t) is a pneumatically driven pulsatile device that replaces a patient’s ventricles and all four valves. It is now available in two sizes..
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Abstract Introduction Bridge to transplantation (BTT) with a SynCardia Total Artificial Heart (TAH) has been gaining momentum as a therapy for patients with biventricular heart failure. Recent transplant waitlist and..
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This video shows the case of a twenty-six-year-old mother of four with a history of BRCA 2 gene mutation, breast cancer, bilateral mastectomies, and radiotherapy. The patient developed dilated cardiomyopathy..
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The HeartMate 3 is a ventricular assist device that supports the heart with a centrifugal continuous flow. It contains a fully levitated rotor to minimize hemolysis and was initially designed..
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Abstract This article is one of ten reviews selected from the Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency medicine 2016. Other selected articles can be found online at . Further information..
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