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Total artificial heart implantation.

C K Berenson, B I Grosser

Archives of General Psychiatry

|September 1, 1984

Summary

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This study reports on a 112-day survival after total artificial heart implantation. It covers patient selection, surgical complications, and the patient's mental state, alongside a review of related neuropsychiatric literature.

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Professional Patient Relationship Stanford University University of Utah

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Surgery
Neuropsychiatry

Background:

The implantation of a total artificial heart (TAH) represents a significant advancement in managing end-stage heart failure.
Understanding the psychological and neurological impact of TAH implantation is crucial for patient care.

Observation:

A human subject survived for 112 days following TAH implantation.
Detailed records were kept on candidate selection criteria, preoperative psychiatric evaluation, and operative/postoperative complications.
The research subject's mental status throughout the survival period was continuously monitored.

Findings:

Postmortem pathological examination provided insights into the physiological effects of the TAH.
The study correlates the patient's mental status with surgical and postoperative events.
Pertinent literature on disordered behavior, postcardiotomy syndromes, and neuropsychiatric issues in transplant patients was reviewed.

Implications:

This case provides valuable data on the long-term survivability and psychological sequelae of TAH implantation.
Findings may inform improved patient selection and management strategies for artificial heart recipients.
Further research into neuropsychiatric complications in advanced cardiac support is warranted.