Abstract:Objective:
Limitations of current VAD for smaller children with HF include use of para-corporeal device, high stroke risk and lack of portability precluding hospital discharge. We report our experience with smallest Jarvik LVAD prototype highlighting the evolution of this device.
Methods:
A 14-months-old child, weighting 5.6 Kg with DCM and mid-aortic syndrome and a 3 years-old baby, weighting 11 Kg with DCM underwent off-label Jarvik LVAD prototype imp… Show more
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