Author/Authors :
Sergei Mitnovetski، نويسنده , , Aubrey A. Almeida، نويسنده , , Althea Barr، نويسنده , , William S. Peters، نويسنده , , F. Paget Milsom، نويسنده , , Betty Ho، نويسنده , , Julian A. Smith، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Extra-aortic counterpulsation for the management of chronic heart failure is a novel approach. We report the use of an extra-aortic implantable counterpulsation pump in the management of a 73-year-old patient with severe heart failure refractory to medical therapy. The implantable counterpulsation pump prolonged his life and greatly improved its quality. The patient lived almost 7 months after the implantation of the device and died of septic complications secondary to gas line infection.
