Biventricular continuous flow VADs demonstrate diurnal flow variation and lead to end-organ recovery

Edwin C. McGee*, Umraan Ahmad, Daniel Tamez, Michael Brown, Neil Voskoboynikov, Sukit Chris Malaisrie, Richard Lee, Patrick M. McCarthy

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Abstract

HeartWare continuous flow ventricular assist devices (HVAD) configured as biventricular assist devices maintain diurnal flow variation, lead to end-organ recovery, and provide for a successful bridge-to-heart transplantation in the first successful North American use of continuous flow biventricular assist devices.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e1-e3
JournalAnnals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume92
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Surgery

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