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Pre-clinical Model of Cardiac Donation after Circulatory Death
Published on: August 2, 2019
Custodiol cardioplegia for temporary mechanical circulatory support
Charlene Tennyson1, Stuart Grant1,2, Bobby Hn Chow2
1Department of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK.
Abstract:
Several patients requiring biventricular mechanical circulatory support in the acute setting will not be candidates for less invasive advanced heart failure therapies not requiring median sternotomy. Temporary biventricular assist device may provide reliable short term support bridging patients to recovery or further advanced treatments. However, this exposes patients to increased risk of reoperation due to bleeding and further exposure to blood products. This article outlines the practical details necessary in performing this technique while minimizing potential complications.
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