Open AccessOutcome of Extracorporeal Ventricular Assist Device for Cardiogenic Shock as a Bridge to Transplantation
Author(s) -
Hyo-Hyun Kim,
Junghoon Shin,
Junghwan Kim,
YoungNam Youn
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the korean journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery/daehan hyungbu oe'gwa haghoeji. hyungbu simjang hyeolgwan
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2093-6516
pISSN - 0301-2859
DOI - 10.5090/kjtcs.20.023
Subject(s) - medicine , ventricular assist device , cardiogenic shock , cannula , extracorporeal , transplantation , surgery , heart transplantation , extracorporeal membrane oxygenation , ventricle , destination therapy , cardiology , heart failure , myocardial infarction
The extracorporeal ventricular assist device (e-VAD) system is designed for left ventricular support using a permanent life support console. This study aimed to determine the impact of temporary e-VAD implantation bridging on posttransplant outcomes.