May 1, 2001Artificial Organs

First Experiences with Outpatient Care of Patients with Implanted Axial Flow Pumps

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Why the study?

Does the MicroMed-DeBakey VAD allow for physical recovery and hospital discharge in patients with end-stage heart disease?

Population

10 patients with end-stage heart disease

Design

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Authors

GWGeorg WieselthalerUniversity of California, San Francisco HSHeinrich SchimaHeart Failure & Transplant MDMartin DworschakMedical University of Vienna

Discussion

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Implication

May support recovery and discharge in select end-stage HF cases; leaves open need for prospective trials before wider adoption.

Structured PICO

Does the MicroMed-DeBakey VAD allow for physical recovery and hospital discharge in patients with end-stage heart disease?

Population

10 patients with end-stage heart disease

Intervention

MicroMed-DeBakey VAD implantation followed by regular ergometer training and outpatient care procedures

Outcome

Improvement of physical condition and hospital dischargesurrogate

The MicroMed-DeBakey VAD supports patients for extended periods, allowing for physical recovery, exercise, and potential hospital discharge.

Cite This Study

Wieselthaler et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a89559da4df84145ecb0221 https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1525-1594.2001.025005331.x

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Mechanical circulatory support Heart transplantation

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First Experiences with Outpatient Care of Patients with Implanted Axial Flow Pumps

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

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First Experiences with Outpatient Care of Patients with Implanted Axial Flow Pumps

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

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