Feasibility of Long Term Use of External Continuous Flow Ventricular Assist Device

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. S84-S85
Author(s):  
B. Li ◽  
L. Truby ◽  
K. Fujita ◽  
S. Ikeda ◽  
S. Fukuhara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Continuous Flow ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist

scholarly journals Nonidentical Continuous-Flow Devices For Biventricular Support

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew C.W. Baldwin ◽  
Elena Sandoval ◽  
William E. Cohn ◽  
Hari R. Mallidi ◽  
Jeffrey A. Morgan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Right Ventricular ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Continuous Flow ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Heartmate Ii ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist

Although biventricular heart failure has been successfully managed with dual continuous-flow ventricular assist devices, the long-term use of 2 mechanically dissimilar pumps has traditionally been discouraged. We present the case of a 52-year-old man whose treatment with a HeartMate II left ventricular assist device was complicated by right ventricular failure, necessitating the implantation of a long-term right ventricular assist device. A HeartWare left ventricular assist device was placed along the right ventricular base to avoid interference with the HeartMate II housing. The patient was discharged from the hospital after routine postoperative care and dual-device training. This case shows that, despite logistical complexities, nonidentical continuous-flow device pairings can successfully provide long-term biventricular support.

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