title: Successful use of left ventricular assist device for primary graft failure after heart transplantation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardio Pulmonary Transplantation, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Hooper
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Odom
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Fetherston
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Waterhouse
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Hilton
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Dark
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001243:Assisted Circulation; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged