The Thoratec CentriMag for pediatric right ventricular failure.
Acute right ventricular failure post heart transplantation in the pediatric population has not been well documented. Treatment using medical therapies including inotropes and nitric oxide are often inefficient for pediatric patients. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has been traditionally used in children until a long-term decision can be made. As a result of the emergence of smaller assist devices, pediatric practitioners now have more options available to treat this patient population. We describe the successful use of the Thoratec CentriMag in a pediatric patient posttransplantation with acute right ventricular failure.
The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, Ohio 43205, USA. ashley.hodge@nationwidechildrens.org
Ashley B
AB
Hodge
Catherine J
CJ
Yeager
Thomas J
TJ
Preston
Andrew J
AJ
Savage
Ryan J
RJ
Butts
Minoo N
MN
Kavarana
D000293:Adolescent; D002498:Centrifugation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000295:instrumentation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018497:Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*