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A rational approach to the selection of an assist device for the failing right ventricle.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3718035     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Assist devices have become available for the treatment of right ventricular (RV) failure. The present study assesses the efficacy of pulmonary artery balloon counterpulsation (PABC) in restoring RV output to normal levels. In a porcine model of RV failure during left heart bypass, PABC restored RV output to normal, provided that the RV output was not depressed to less than 50% of baseline values. When RV failure was more severe, PABC was not effective in restoring RV output to base line. This study suggests that a rational approach should be developed for the use of right heart assist devices. In moderately severe RV failure, PABC may be successful in restoring cardiac output to normal. However, in extreme failure a right heart bypass is necessary.
Authors:
P A Spence; C M Peniston; N Mihic; A K Jabr; T A Salerno
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Annals of thoracic surgery     Volume:  41     ISSN:  0003-4975     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann. Thorac. Surg.     Publication Date:  1986 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-07-03     Completed Date:  1986-07-03     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  15030100R     Medline TA:  Ann Thorac Surg     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  606-8     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Assisted Circulation*
Heart Diseases / therapy*
Heart Ventricles*
Pulmonary Artery
Swine

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