title: Levitronix CentriMag to Berlin Heart Excor: a "bridge to bridge" solution in refractory cardiogenic shock.
abstract: Levitronix CentriMag is a third generation bearingless temporary rotary pump designed for short-term mechanical support. The device, combined with Berlin Heart cannulas, was implanted in 30 patients suffering from acute cardiogenic shock with biventricular failure. Fifteen patients were successfully bridged to long-term Excor support due to lack of myocardial recovery. The approach produces good results, avoiding the risks of repeated sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass and reducing the costs involved.
authors: Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin, Berlin, Germany. antonioloforte@yahoo.it
authors: Antonio
authors: A
authors: Loforte
authors: Evgenij
authors: E
authors: Potapov
authors: Thomas
authors: T
authors: Krabatsch
authors: Michele
authors: M
authors: Musci
authors: Yuguo
authors: Y
authors: Weng
authors: Miralem
authors: M
authors: Pasic
authors: Roland
authors: R
authors: Hetzer
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000601:surgery*