Berlin Heart Ventricular Assist Device in a Child With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Chu, Michael; Sharma, Kapil; Tchervenkov, Christo I.; Jutras, Luc; Lavoie, Judith; Shemie, Sam D.; Laliberté, Éric; Calaritis, Christos; Cecere, Renzo

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.08.020

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6]8 To our knowledge, this is the first report of successful bridge to transplant and hospital discharge of a patient with a cavopulmonary anastomosis using this type of device. The potential advantages of pulsatile ventricular assist over extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are clear, with the possibility of extubation, discharge to a semi-ambulatory high-dependency setting, and allowance of longer waiting times for an organ.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 84%

Successful Bridge to Transplant With the Berlin Heart After Cavopulmonary Shunt

Irving

Cassidy

Kirk

et al. 2009

The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 84%

Successful Bridge to Transplant With the Berlin Heart After Cavopulmonary Shunt

Irving

Cassidy

Kirk

et al. 2009

The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation

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“…The patient was bridged for 7 days prior to orthotopic heart transplantation and had an uncomplicated postoperative course. Other centers have also reported use of the EXCOR system for patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome after a BDG [23] and Fontan [24] with mixed results.…”

Section: Single Ventricle Physiologymentioning

confidence: 95%

Current Use of the EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device

Bryant

Steiner

Louis

2010

J. of Cardiovasc. Trans. Res.

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Since its initial application in the pediatric patient population, the Berlin Heart EXCOR ventricular assist device has become a widely accepted form of mechanical circulatory support in Europe and the USA. The versatility of the device makes it ideal for pediatric patients because it can be tailored to the size and needs of the patient. In this review, we will explore the broad range of clinical applications of this device including bridge to cardiac transplantation, bridge to recovery, and bridge to bridge implantation where the need for cardiac transplantation may be unclear but long-term mechanical support may be required.

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“…There have been several reports of VAD use with a SCPC palliation as single cases (14, 33, 34). Chu et al described a 4-year-old with HLHS who developed refractory HF after second stage palliation, was supported with a BHE, and died on postoperative day 13 from bowel necrosis (33). Weinstein et al described 26 SV patients with a VAD, of which 12 cases were supported after SCPC with BHE (11 as a UVAD and 1 as a BiVAD) and 7 survived to transplantation (27).…”

Section: Mechanical Circulatory Support Typementioning

confidence: 99%

Mechanical Circulatory Support for Single Ventricle Failure

Griselli

Sinha

Jang

et al. 2018

Front. Cardiovasc. Med.

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Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) for failing single ventricle (SV) physiology is a complex and challenging problem, which has not yet been satisfactorily addressed. Advancements in surgical strategies and techniques along with intensive care management have substantially improved the outcomes of neonatal palliation for SV physiology, particularly for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This is associated with a steady increase in the number of SV patients who are susceptible to develop heart failure (HF) and would potentially require MCS at a certain stage in their palliation. We have reviewed the literature regarding the reported modalities of MCS use in the management of SV patients. This includes analysis of various devices and strategies used for failing circulation at distinct stages of the SV pathway: after neonatal palliation, after the superior cavo-pulmonary connection (SCPC), and after total cavo-pulmonary connection (TCPC).

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Berlin Heart Ventricular Assist Device in a Child With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Cited by 37 publications

References 5 publications

Successful Bridge to Transplant With the Berlin Heart After Cavopulmonary Shunt

Successful Bridge to Transplant With the Berlin Heart After Cavopulmonary Shunt

Current Use of the EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device

Mechanical Circulatory Support for Single Ventricle Failure

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