First pediatric HeartMate 3 implantation: US experience

AbstractChildren with heart failure have few mechanical circulatory support options and have a high incidence of embolic events. The favorable hemocompatibility and smaller profile of HeartMate 3 may provide more long ‐term options for the pediatric population.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - August 16, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Aditya Bansal, Faisal Akhtar, Nathan P. Zwintscher, Thomas Young, Rajan Patel, Sapna Desai Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research