Successful use of left ventricular assist device for primary graft failure after heart transplantation.
A 52-year-old man underwent orthotopic heart transplantation, which was complicated by primary, donor organ failure. This was successfully managed by mechanical left ventricular assistance with a centrifugal pump. The patient subsequently made an uneventful and complete recovery, with normal graft function. Reasons for graft failure are discussed.
Hooper
T L
TL
Department of Cardio Pulmonary Transplantation, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Odom
N J
NJ
Fetherston
G J
GJ
Waterhouse
P
P
Hilton
C J
CJ
Dark
J H
JH
D000328:Adult; D001243:Assisted Circulation; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged