Key result
Mechanical circulatory support for biventricular heart failure requires tailored strategies based on support duration, utilizing temporary percutaneous devices, durable biventricular assist devices, or total artificial hearts.
Why the study?
In contrast to advanced left ventricular assist device therapy, mechanical circulatory support with biventricular assist devices and total artificial hearts remains challenging.
Treatment strategies for biventricular heart failure are largely determined by the required duration of support, with emerging roles for percutaneous temporary RVADs and a need for dedicated durable biventricular support devices.
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Duration-based MCS selection may guide biventricular HF care; leaves open dedicated durable devices and prospective validation.
Kuroda et al. (2023) conducted a review in Biventricular heart failure. Biventricular assist devices and total artificial heart was evaluated. Mechanical circulatory support for biventricular heart failure requires tailored strategies based on support duration, utilizing temporary percutaneous devices, durable biventricular assist devices, or total artificial hearts.
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