Title of article
Bridge to transplantation with a thoratec left ventricular assist device in a 17-kg child
Author/Authors
Jack G. Copeland، نويسنده , , Francisco A. Arabia، نويسنده , , Richard G. Smith، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2001
Pages
2
From page
1003
To page
1004
Abstract
A Thoratec left ventricular assist device (LVAD) was used to support a 7-year-old 17-kg boy with viral cardiomyopathy for 23 days before heart transplantation. The boy is still living more than 1 year posttransplant, and functional except for some spastic paresis of the left hand, a residual from a stroke during device support. He is the smallest person to be supported with this device. We discuss techniques for using the Thoratec in children.
Journal title
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Serial Year
2001
Journal title
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Record number
604326
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