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Use of a Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device/Left Atrium to Femoral Artery Bypass System for Cardiogenic Shock
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Pediatric ventricular assist devices.
Francis Fynn-Thompson1, Christopher Almond
1Department of Cardiac Surgery, Childrens Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Avenue, Bader 273, Boston, MA 02115, USA. Francis.Fynn-Thompson@cardio.chboston.org
Pediatric Cardiology
|February 1, 2007
Summary
Pediatric ventricular assist devices offer medium- to long-term mechanical circulatory support for children with heart failure. These innovative devices, including pulsatile and implantable options, serve as a bridge to transplant or recovery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
Background:
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is common for infants and young children.
- A wider array of ventricular assist devices (VADs) are now available for pediatric use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review available VADs for pediatric patients.
- To discuss clinical indications, future devices, and outcomes of pediatric VAD therapy.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on pediatric VADs.
- Analysis of device types, indications, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Miniaturized VADs are designed for neonates to older children.
- VADs provide medium- to long-term support, unlike ECMO.
- Successful use as bridge to transplant and bridge to recovery.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric VAD therapy is evolving with specialized devices.
- VADs offer a viable alternative for pediatric heart failure management.
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