title: [Mechanical support for the heart and circulation in adults].
abstract: In severe, acute or chronic heart failure, the heart and the circulation can be mechanically supported, if the patient's life is in danger despite maximal drug therapy, and other cardiologic or heart surgery treatment options or a suitable heart transplant are not available. Long-term prognosis of those treated with mechanical support has improved in the 2000's. This is based on technically advanced equipment, improved treatment practices, properly targeted patient selection and more accurate timing of therapy.
authors.affiliation: HYKS Sydän- ja thoraxkirurgian klinikka.
authors.forename: Janne J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Jokinen
authors.forename: Leena
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mildh
authors.forename: Pekka
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hämmäinen
authors.forename: Günter
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Taal
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Raivio
authors.forename: Raili
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Suojaranta-Ylinen
authors.forename: Jyri
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lommi
authors.forename: Jorma
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sipponen
authors.forename: Karl B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Lemström
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000628:therapy*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D011379:Prognosis