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The AbioCor totally implantable replacement heart.

Elena C Holmes1

  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
|January 23, 2003
PubMed
Summary

The AbioCor artificial heart offers potential for end-stage heart failure patients, improving quality of life for some survivors. Early trials show promise for this totally implantable device.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cardiovascular Surgery

Background:

  • Heart failure medicine and surgery seek effective circulatory support.
  • The AbioCor artificial heart aims to provide a solution for end-stage heart failure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and early outcomes of the totally implantable AbioCor artificial heart.

Main Methods:

  • Implantation of the AbioCor device in seven critically ill patients with end-stage heart failure.
  • Electrical power via an external source, with no percutaneous cables.

Main Results:

  • Four patients survived beyond 2 months.
  • Two patients were discharged, reporting improved quality of life.
  • One additional patient was nearing discharge.

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Conclusions:

  • The AbioCor artificial heart demonstrates potential for patients with end-stage heart failure.
  • Early trials suggest the device can offer improved quality of life for select patients.