Abstract
Treatment of patients with INTERMACS class I heart failure can be very challenging, and temporary long-term device support may be needed. In this article, we review the currently available temporary support devices in order to support these severely ill patients with decompensated heart failure. Strategies of using a temporary assist as a bridge to long-term device support are also discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4-8 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
Keywords
- cardiac risk factors
- heart assist device
- heart failure
- INTERMACS system
- right heart dysfunction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)