| Literature DB >> 11269409 |
J G Copeland1, F A Arabia, R G Smith.
Abstract
A Thoratec left ventricular assist device (LVAD) was used to support a 7-year-old 17-kg boy with viral cardiomyopathy for 23 days before heart transplantation. The boy is still living more than 1 year posttransplant, and functional except for some spastic paresis of the left hand, a residual from a stroke during device support. He is the smallest person to be supported with this device. We discuss techniques for using the Thoratec in children.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID： 11269409 DOI： 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)02268-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN： 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330