Abstract
The incidence of heart failure continues to increase but the number of available heart donors is limited. Implantation of circulatory assist devices as a permanent alternative to heart transplantation has become a promising new alternative in patients not eligible for heart transplantation (destination therapy). New technical advances have increased the durability of the devices and reduced complications.New generations of rotator pumps are smaller and more durable and will expand the use of these devices for destination therapy. This review discusses the current state of knowledge and indications for destination therapy in end-stage heart failure.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Destination therapy in end-stage heart failure: A possible alternative to heart transplantation? |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 169 |
Udgave nummer | 39 |
Sider (fra-til) | 3287-9 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 24 sep. 2007 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |
Emneord
- Heart Failure/mortality
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Humans
- Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
- Treatment Outcome