[Ventricular assist in children].
We describe the use of the Berlin Heart biventricular mechanical assistance device, as a bridge to transplant in a two-years old child suffering from end stage dilated cardiomiopathy. Ventricular support lasted for 3,5 months and led to successful transplantation. We describe the clinical case, the protocols used as well as present indications, techniques and problems related to the use of mechanical heart support in children.
Unidade de Cirurgia Cardíaca Pediátrica and Serviço de Cirurgia Cardiotorácica do Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisboa.
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Fragata
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Coelho
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Afonso
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Nogueira
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Trigo
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Soares
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Banazol
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Silva
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Fragata
D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000601:surgery*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male