| Issue |
J Extra Corpor Technol
Volume 22, Number 2, June 1990
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| Page(s) | 79 - 84 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/1990222079 | |
| Published online | 21 August 2023 | |
Original article
The Total Artificial Heart - A Bridge to Transplantation
University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
* Address correspondence to: Mr. Lothar Broecker CCP, University of Ottawa Heart Institute Ottawa Civic Hospital Cardiovascular Perfusion Services 1053 Carling Avenue Ottawa, Ontario, Canada KJY 4E9
Many heart centers are utilizing the total artificial heart for a bridging technique to transplantation, particularly in patients with bi-ventricular failure or irreversible left ventricular failure, where a donor heart is not readily available. This discussion includes the training procedure, operation and management of Canada’s first total artificial heart performed on May 1, 1986.
Key words: Artificial heart / Jarvik-7 / Utahdrive III
© 1990 AMSECT
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