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Experience with the SynCardia total artificial heart in a Canadian centre

Authors :
Nguyen, Anthony
Pellerin, Michel
Perrault, Louis P.
White, Michel
Ducharme, Anique
Racine, Normand
Carrier, Michel
Source :
Canadian Journal of Surgery. December, 2017, Vol. 60 Issue 6, p375, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Background: The SynCardia total artificial heart (TAH) provides complete circulatory support by replacing both native ventricles. Accepted indications include bridge to transplantation and destination therapy. We review our experience with [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0008428X
Volume :
60
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.518588312
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.003617