Author/Authors :
Hans Granfeldt، نويسنده , , Jan Otto Solem، نويسنده , , Urban L?nn، نويسنده , , Bengt Peterzén، نويسنده , , Bo Carnstam، نويسنده , , Ulf Dahlstr?m، نويسنده , , Kjell Jansson، نويسنده , , Bansi Koul، نويسنده , , Stig Steen، نويسنده , , Maret Toom، نويسنده , , Hans Rutberg، نويسنده , , Eva Nylander، نويسنده , , Henrik Casimir-Ahn، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Four transplant candidates fulfilling the Food and Drug Administration criteria for a permanent left ventricular assist device received a pneumatic HeartMate system as a bridge to heart transplantation. All patients survived and were fully rehabilitated at the time of transplantation, which was carried out 2 to 6 months after the initial operation. There were no major complications associated with the procedures. We are impressed by the effectiveness and safety of the device.
