[Baxter-Novacor type implanted ventricular device: a possible alternative to transplantation].
After nearly 25 years of continuous technological development, the therapeutic arsenal for treating severe cardiac failure has been reinforced by the addition of a new weapon: a mechanical bridge whilst waiting for emergency cardiac transplantation for patients in cardiogenic shock and an alternative to transplantation in certain categories of chronic disease. The author describes the system and the results in the indication of a bridge to transplantation and the problems posed by the indication of chronic cardiac failure are discussed.
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D001243:Assisted Circulation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000628:therapy*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection
Assistance ventriculaire implantée type Baxter-Novacor: vers l'alternative à la transplantation.