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Cardiac ventricular support. Considerations for psychiatry.

R Petrucci1, D Kushon, R Inkles

  • 1MCP Hahnemann University, Heart Failure/Transplant Center, Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19102, USA.

Psychosomatics
|July 14, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Psychiatric consultation is crucial for patients with mechanical cardiac assist devices due to high risks of mental health disorders and neurobehavioral changes. This support is vital for end-of-life cardiac care.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Mechanical cardiac support systems are increasingly used for end-of-life care.
  • These devices present unique challenges for patients and their families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of psychiatric consultation in patients with cardiac ventricular assist devices.
  • To examine psychiatric morbidity and neurobehavioral changes in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 21 Novacor left-ventricular assist system patients.
  • Retrospective study of 13 Abiomed left/right ventricular-assist device patients.
  • Data collected on psychiatric disorders, psychotropic use, neurologic events, and mortality.

Main Results:

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  • The study identified significant psychiatric and neurobehavioral issues in patients with ventricular assist devices.
  • High-risk patient population requires specialized psychiatric care.
  • Psychiatric consultation is essential for managing end-of-life cardiac patients with mechanical support.

Conclusions:

  • Mechanical cardiac support necessitates a greater role for psychiatric consultation.
  • Addressing psychiatric morbidity is critical for improving outcomes in this vulnerable group.
  • Further research is needed to optimize psychiatric interventions for patients with ventricular assist devices.