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Use of Two Intracorporeal Ventricular Assist Devices As a Total Artificial Heart
Published on: May 11, 2018
The Introduction of a New Mobile Driving Unit for a Ventricular Assist Device in a Pediatric Patient (EXCOR Active)
Nuri Ünesen1, Christian Balmer2, Martin Schweiger1
1Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Pediatric Heart Center, Department of Surgery, University Children's Hospital Zurich, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland.
Abstract:
Pediatric patients supported by extracorporeal ventricular assist devices traditionally require long-term stationary inpatient settings. Limited mobility and permanent hospitalization significantly reduce their quality of life. Berlin Heart address this with their novel mobile driving unit, EXCOR® Active. This case report presents its first application outside of Germany, where it was developed, focusing on staff education and safety measures leading to a successful switch of driving units.
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