The Linköping-Lund surgical experience with the HeartMate left ventricular assist system.
Four transplant candidates fulfilling the Food and Drug Administration criteria for a permanent left ventricular assist device received a pneumatic HeartMate system as a bridge to heart transplantation. All patients survived and were fully rehabilitated at the time of transplantation, which was carried out 2 to 6 months after the initial operation. There were no major complications associated with the procedures. We are impressed by the effectiveness and safety of the device.
Granfeldt
H
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Linköping Heart Center, University Hospital, Sweden.
Solem
J O
JO
Lönn
U
U
Peterzén
B
B
Carnstam
B
B
Dahlström
U
U
Jansson
K
K
Koul
B
B
Steen
S
S
Toom
M
M
D000328:Adult; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000628:therapy*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000628:therapy*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged