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Schlein, Johanna; Riebandt, Julia; Laufer, Günther; Zimpfer, Daniel
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, 10/2021, Letnik: 33, Številka: 5Journal Article
Abstract Left ventricular assist devices can reverse pulmonary hypertension in cardiac transplant candidates with heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction. Whether a similar approach is applicable in restrictive cardiomyopathy is uncertain. We report the successful implantation of a Medtronic HVAD left ventricular assist device in a bridge-to-candidacy concept in 2 paediatric patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is frequent in patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy and a contraindication for a cardiac transplant due to the risk of post-transplant failure of the unconditioned right ventricle 1.
