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: , R. Newswanger, C. Jhun, C. Scheib, K. Bohnenberger, J. Cysyk, J. Clark, J. Myers, I. Jenelle, G. Rosenberg Source Type: research
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