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Implant technique for the Jarvik 2000 Heart.

Stephen Westaby1, O H Frazier, David W Pigott

  • 1Oxford Heart Centre and The Heart Hospital, London, United Kingdom. swestaby@ahf.org.uk

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|May 9, 2002
PubMed
Summary

The Jarvik 2000 Heart is an axial flow impeller pump in clinical trials for heart failure. This device offers mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to transplantation or a permanent solution.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Heart failure is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
  • Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices are crucial for managing end-stage heart failure.
  • The Jarvik 2000 Heart represents a novel approach to left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Jarvik 2000 Heart.
  • To assess its suitability for bridge to transplantation (BTT).
  • To determine its viability as permanent mechanical circulatory support.

Main Methods:

  • The Jarvik 2000 Heart, a compact axial flow impeller pump, is implanted into the apex of the failing left ventricle.
  • Implantation is performed via left thoracotomy, with a vascular graft connecting to the descending thoracic aorta.

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  • The device receives power through an abdominal drive line or a postauricular titanium pedestal.

    • Main Results:

    • The Jarvik 2000 Heart is currently undergoing clinical trials.
    • Early data suggests its potential for both BTT and permanent MCS.
    • The pump's silent and compact design facilitates implantation and patient comfort.

    Conclusions:

    • The Jarvik 2000 Heart shows promise as an advanced MCS device.
    • Further clinical trials are necessary to establish its long-term outcomes.
    • This technology could expand treatment options for patients with advanced heart failure.