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Percutaneous Circulatory Assist Devices for Right Ventricular Failure
Navin K Kapur1, Yousef H Bader2
1The Cardiovascular Center, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Box #80, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
Interventional Cardiology Clinics
|June 6, 2017
Summary
Few therapies target right ventricular (RV) failure, a major cause of heart failure worldwide. This review discusses percutaneous RV support devices, exploring their pathophysiology, options, and clinical data.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Devices
- Heart Failure Research
Background:
- Heart failure affects millions globally, with right ventricular (RV) dysfunction increasingly recognized as critical.
- Therapeutic options specifically for RV failure remain limited despite its significance.
- Percutaneously delivered circulatory support devices have advanced significantly over the last three decades.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the pathophysiology of right ventricular failure.
- To discuss available percutaneous device options for RV support.
- To examine clinical data on the efficacy of these percutaneous RV support devices.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on RV failure pathophysiology.
- Systematic search for percutaneous circulatory support devices designed for RV failure.
- Analysis of published clinical studies and data regarding device utilization and outcomes.
Main Results:
- The review details the complex pathophysiology underlying RV failure.
- Several percutaneous device options for RV support are presented and categorized.
- Clinical data highlights the emerging utility and challenges of these devices in managing RV failure.
Conclusions:
- Percutaneous RV support devices represent a promising advancement in treating RV failure.
- Further research and clinical data are needed to optimize the application of these devices.
- These devices offer a potential new therapeutic avenue for patients with RV failure.
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