| Autor: |
R S, Higgins, J A, Elefteriades |
| Rok vydání: |
1992 |
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| Zdroj: |
Cardiology clinics. 10(1) |
| ISSN: |
0733-8651 |
| Popis: |
Treatment of patients with severe right ventricular dysfunction follows a continuum of progressive therapies. If optimization of volume status and inotropic support do not adequately improve right ventricular function, higher levels of mechanical circulatory support are required. A right-sided intraaortic balloon pump has been helpful in such circumstances. The centrifugal pump and the artificial ventricle provide the most effective long-term circulatory support for patients with right ventricular or biventricular failure after cardiopulmonary bypass, myocardial infarctions, or as a bridge to cardiac transplantation. All of these support measures still carry a high morbidity and mortality. Survival in approximately one third of these high-risk patients can be expected with the use of right ventricular assist devices. Cardiopulmonary bypass has also been effective for circulatory support of patients with massive pulmonary emboli. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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