Development of a Destination Therapy Right Heart Replacement Pump for Failing Fontan Patients

Purpose: Heart transplantation for failing Fontan patients remains a challenge due to comorbidities, prior surgeries with allosensitization, and competition for donor organs. We are developing a mechanical circulatory support (MCS) system specifically for the anatomic and hemodynamic requirements of a sub-pulmonary pump. Our goal is provide destination support as an alternative to transplantation, with consideration for quality of life and the young age range of this population.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Source Type: research