scholarly journals Quality of life and rehabilitation after total artificial heart

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-130
Author(s):  
Megan M. Streur ◽  
Jennifer A. Beckman ◽  
Cynthia M. Dougherty ◽  
Song Li ◽  
Claudius Mahr
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Artificial Heart ◽  
Total Artificial Heart

SynCardia Portable Freedom Driver: A Single-Center Experience with 11 Patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 188-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilay R. Shah ◽  
Dawn E. Jaroszewski ◽  
Awais Ashfaq ◽  
Lucas A. Schroedl ◽  
Linda L. Staley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Readmission ◽  
Artificial Heart ◽  
Hemodynamic Instability ◽  
Total Artificial Heart ◽  
Single Center Experience ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Main Driver ◽  
Potential Benefits

Objective The portable Freedom Drive (SynCardia Inc, Tucson, AZ USA) for total artificial heart (TAH-t) support was approved for an investigational device exemption study in March 2010. We review our center's experience with the portable driver. Methods A retrospective review was conducted of patients who underwent TAH-t implantation and transfer to portable driver from September 2008 to June 2012, with follow-up through December 2012. Results A total of 30 patients underwent TAH-t implantation during this time period, with 11 patients successfully transferred to the Freedom Driver. Transfer to Freedom Driver after TAH-t implant was a median of 46 days (range, 225–86 days). Ninety-one percent (10) of 11 patients transferred to Freedom Driver were bridged to transplantation. One patient died on support. Five (45.5%) of 11 patients were discharged home and 5 (45.5%) remained in-patient on the portable driver before transplantation. Four patients (80%) successfully discharged home required at least 1 hospital readmission (range, 1–5 admissions per patient). Six patients (55%) transferred to the portable driver required a return to a main driver console. Two patients were temporarily maintained on the main driver then returned to the Freedom Driver for bridge to transplantation. Conclusions Patients with TAH-t can be considered for transfer to the portable Freedom Driver while awaiting transplantation. Issues that complicated this patient population included inadequate social support, hemodynamic instability, and concurrent morbidities. The potential benefits of the portable driver are currently undergoing assessment. These may include increased mobility and improved quality of life, opportunity for discharge home, and decreased overall medical costs.

Biomedical Engineering as a Modern Component of Science in Biology and Medicine

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 67-75
Author(s):  
Sailaubek Shalkharov ◽  
Zhanat Shalkharova ◽  
Zhanar Shalkharova ◽  
Kidirali Rysbekov ◽  
Seikhan Shalkharova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Biomedical Engineering ◽  
Artificial Heart ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Biological Research ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Knee Prostheses ◽  
New Methods

The article considers the advances of biomedical engineering as the basis of scientific advances. Biomedical Engineering is the development and application of technical equipment for medical and biological research. This is an area where technologists, biologists and physicians work together to gain basic knowledge of the physical properties and behaviour of biological materials. The knowledge gained by these scientists is used to create devices, perform operations and develop new methods that improve human health and quality of life. Advances in biomedical technology made possible by this partnership include dialysis machines designed to replace sick and malfunctioning kidneys; hip and knee prostheses; materials and technologies for the work of the heart and blood vessels; artificial heart.

Long-term efficiency of training program for patients with artificial heart valves to improve theadherence to treatment and quality of life

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
N. G. Kudryavtseva ◽  
N. V. Nikolenko ◽  
O. I. Sakharova ◽  
V. L. Vasilchenko ◽  
S. A. Tumanova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Artificial Heart ◽  
Heart Valves ◽  
Artificial Heart Valves

scholarly journals A Rising Hope of an Artificial Heart: Left Ventricular Assisted Device - Outcome, Convenience, and Quality of Life

Cureus ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suyeewin Thiha ◽  
Abdul Rehman Z Zaidi ◽  
Chris A Robert ◽  
Mohammed K Abbas ◽  
Bilal Haider Malik
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Artificial Heart ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Left Ventricular Assisted Device

Total Artificial Heart and Chronic Haemodialysis: A Possible Bridge to Transplantation?

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julien Demiselle ◽  
Virginie Besson ◽  
Johnny Sayegh ◽  
Jean-François Subra ◽  
Jean-François Augusto
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Heart ◽  
Human Leukocyte ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Total Artificial Heart ◽  
Chronic Haemodialysis ◽  
Leukocyte Antigen ◽  
Chronic Hemolysis ◽  
End Stage Heart Failure ◽  
End Stage

Background: Total artificial heart (TAH) device is sometimes necessary to treat end stage heart failure (HF). After surgery, renal impairment can occur with the need of renal replacement therapy. Method: We report the case of a 51-year-old man who was treated with conventional hemodialysis (HD) while on support with TAH. Results: The patient underwent HD while on TAH support during 14 months. He benefited from conventional HD, 6 sessions per week. HD sessions were well tolerated, and patient's condition and quality of life improved significantly. The main difficulty was to maintain red blood cell level because of chronic hemolysis due to TAH, which required repetitive blood transfusions, resulting in a high rate of human leukocyte antigen sensitization. Unfortunately, the patient died of mesenteric ischemia due to anticoagulation under dosing. Conclusion: We conclude that HD treatment is possible despite TAH and should be considered in patients with both end stage renal and HF.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Quality of Life of Youth With Hearing Loss

ASHA Leader ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Anne Skalicky ◽  
Brenda Schick ◽  
Donald Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss
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