1. Successful replacement of a detached pedestal during support with Jarvik 2000.
- Author
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Centofanti P, Attisani M, Bosco GF, Khayat A, La Torre M, Baronetto A, Boffini M, and Rinaldi M
- Subjects
- Aged, Bone Screws, Heart Failure physiopathology, Humans, Prosthesis Design, Prosthesis Failure, Reoperation, Temporal Bone diagnostic imaging, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Treatment Outcome, Ventricular Dysfunction, Left physiopathology, Ventricular Function, Left, Heart Failure therapy, Heart, Artificial adverse effects, Prosthesis Implantation instrumentation, Temporal Bone surgery, Ventricular Dysfunction, Left therapy
- Abstract
Infection in patients supported with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) is common and it can limit widespread implantation of mechanical assistance as destination therapy (DT). The infection-resistance power delivery system could improve longevity and quality of life. The Jarvik 2000 (Jarvik Heart, New York, NY, USA) driveline design showed a prolonged infection-free survival and a better quality of life compared to those patients supported with traditional LVAD with an abdominal cable. We report a singular driveline complication in a 71-year-old patient supported with a Jarvik 2000. A new retroauricular pedestal was successfully repositioned after the detachement of the first one.
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- 2012
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