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Implantation of the Syncardia Total Artificial Heart

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Minimal access left ventricular reconstruction.

Thasee Pillay¹, Paulo Neves^1,2, Federico Benetti³

¹BioVentrix Inc., San Ramon, California, USA.

Journal of Cardiac Surgery

|November 2, 2020

Summary

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The Revivent TC™ system offers a new approach for heart failure patients with cardiac dysfunction after myocardial infarction. This less invasive procedure reshapes the left ventricle by excluding scar tissue, improving cardiac function.

Keywords:

LIVE Revivent TC™heart failure ventricular restoration

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiac Surgery

Background:

Heart failure with cardiac dysfunction following myocardial infarction often involves left ventricular enlargement and scar tissue.
Non-contractile myocardial scar can impair left ventricular systolic function and contribute to heart failure progression.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the step-by-step procedure of the Revivent TC™ Transcatheter Ventricular Enhancement System.
To highlight the importance of interdisciplinary team coordination for successful outcomes in this novel heart failure treatment.

Main Methods:

The Revivent TC™ system utilizes microanchor pairs implanted to exclude akinetic or dyskinetic scar tissue in the left ventricle.
This less invasive ventricular enhancement procedure aims to reduce and reshape the left ventricle.
The technique requires close collaboration between cardiac surgeons and interventional cardiologists.

Main Results:

The Revivent TC™ system is designed to treat specific left ventricular remodeling patterns post-myocardial infarction.
Exclusion of scarred myocardium aims to improve left ventricular volume and reshape the ventricle.

Conclusions:

The Less Invasive Ventricular Enhancement procedure using the Revivent TC™ system represents a novel technique for managing heart failure secondary to myocardial infarction.
Effective procedural outcomes depend on meticulous technique and essential team coordination between cardiac surgeons and interventional cardiologists.