Use of Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices in End-Stage Heart Failure Patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 717-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Loforte ◽  
Francesco Musumeci ◽  
Andrea Montalto ◽  
Emanuele Pilato ◽  
Paola Lilla Della Monica ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Mechanical Circulatory Support ◽  
Circulatory Support ◽  
Heart Failure Patients ◽  
Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices ◽  
End Stage Heart Failure ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Support Devices

High peripheral levels of h-FABP are associated with poor prognosis in end-stage heart failure patients with mechanical circulatory support

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 481-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuela Cabiati ◽  
Chiara Caselli ◽  
Raffaele Caruso ◽  
Tommaso Prescimone ◽  
Alessandro Verde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Mechanical Circulatory Support ◽  
Circulatory Support ◽  
Heart Failure Patients ◽  
End Stage Heart Failure ◽  
End Stage

Chronic Mechanical Circulatory Support for Patients with End-stage Heart Failure as a Definitive Treatment Option

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Patrycja Ganslmeier ◽  
Christof Schmid ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Mechanical Circulatory Support ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Circulatory Support ◽  
Randomized Evaluation ◽  
Fda Approval ◽  
Cerebrovascular Events ◽  
Device Placement ◽  
End Stage Heart Failure ◽  
End Stage

Mechanical circulatory support for end-stage heart failure has become routine and is now increasingly used as definitive treatment. Several small devices qualify for this purpose, but only a few have gained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval as yet. Several studies, including the Randomized Evaluation of Mechanical Assistance for the Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure (REMATCH) study, the Investigation of Non-transplant-Eligible Patients Who Are Inotrope Dependent (INTrEPID) and the HeartMate (HM) II trial have confirmed a significantly improved quality of life and functional capacity after device placement. However, cerebrovascular events, infection and device malfunction still pose a considerable risk to patients and hinder widespread use.

Nutrition Management in Mechanical Circulatory Support

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dane A Coyne ◽  
Mitali P Shah ◽  
Kris M Mogensen ◽  
John C Klick
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Nutritional Support ◽  
Mechanical Circulatory Support ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Circulatory Support ◽  
Mechanical Support ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
End Stage Heart Failure ◽  
End Stage

Heart failure is a devastating progressive disease process that is rising in incidence throughout the world. For patients with end-stage heart failure, orthotopic heart transplantation had been the only therapeutic option. Unfortunately, the number of patients requiring such therapy far exceeds the number of available organs. Recent advancements in technology have made implantable cardiac assist devices a reality. Outcomes with these devices are superior to maximal medical therapy and may serve either as a bridge to the availability of a donor organ or as “destination” therapy for the patient with end-stage heart failure. In addition, new technology can also provide temporary mechanical support for patients with acute decompensated cardiogenic shock, allowing preservation of end-organ function until more definitive long-term mechanical support can be coordinated. Patients with end-stage heart failure experience unique nutritional challenges. Mechanical circulatory support adds yet another unique dimension to the nutritional support challenges of this patient population. This review contains 2 figures, 5 tables, and 29 references. Key words: cardiogenic shock, enteral nutrition, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, nutritional support, parenteral nutrition, ventricular assist device

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