Bridge to transplantation with a thoratec left ventricular assist device in a 17-kg child

Authors
Copeland, JG Arabia, FA Smith, RG
Citation
Jg. Copeland et al., Bridge to transplantation with a thoratec left ventricular assist device in a 17-kg child, ANN THORAC, 71(3), 2001, pp. 1003-1004
Citations number
1
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
71
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1003 - 1004
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200103)71:3<1003:BTTWAT>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
A Thoratec left ventricular assist device (LVAD) was used to support a 7-ye ar-old 17-kg boy with viral cardiomyopathy for 23 days before heart transpl antation. The boy is still living more than 1 year posttransplant, and func tional except for some spastic paresis of the left hand, a residual from a stroke during device support. He is the smallest person to be supported wit h this device. We discuss techniques for using the Thoratec in children. (C ) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.