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Levitronix CentriMag to Berlin Heart Excor: a "bridge to bridge" solution in refractory cardiogenic shock.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19672191     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Levitronix CentriMag is a third generation bearingless temporary rotary pump designed for short-term mechanical support. The device, combined with Berlin Heart cannulas, was implanted in 30 patients suffering from acute cardiogenic shock with biventricular failure. Fifteen patients were successfully bridged to long-term Excor support due to lack of myocardial recovery. The approach produces good results, avoiding the risks of repeated sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass and reducing the costs involved.
Authors:
Antonio Loforte; Evgenij Potapov; Thomas Krabatsch; Michele Musci; Yuguo Weng; Miralem Pasic; Roland Hetzer
Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs : 1992)     Volume:  55     ISSN:  1538-943X     ISO Abbreviation:  ASAIO J.     Publication Date:    2009 Sep-Oct
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-09-04     Completed Date:  2009-11-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9204109     Medline TA:  ASAIO J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  465-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin, Berlin, Germany. antonioloforte@yahoo.it
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Female
Heart-Assist Devices*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Shock, Cardiogenic / surgery*

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