THE DEVELOPMENT, EVOLUTION, AND CLINICAL UTILIZATION OF ARTIFICIAL-HEART TECHNOLOGY

Authors
FRAZIER OH
Citation
Oh. Frazier, THE DEVELOPMENT, EVOLUTION, AND CLINICAL UTILIZATION OF ARTIFICIAL-HEART TECHNOLOGY, European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery, 11, 1997, pp. 29-31
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiac & Cardiovascular System
Journal title
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
10107940
Volume
11
Year of publication
1997
Supplement
S
Pages
29 - 31
Database
ISI
SICI code
1010-7940(1997)11:<29:TDEACU>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
The ventricular assist device has evolved into an effective clinical t ool to treat patients with severe heart failure. Left ventricular assi st systems, such as the HeartMate, have demonstrated their utility as short- and long-term bridges to heart transplantation and their abilit y to effect a degree of ventricular recovery in some patients. These d evices will soon be used more commonly as an alternative to transplant ation. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.