Berlin Heart Explant in an Infant

MECHANICAL CIRCULATORY SUPPORT DEVICES are used with increasing frequency in both the adult and pediatric population. There are currently 3 indications for ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation: bridge to transplant, bridge to recovery, or as destination therapy. The shortage of suitable donor hearts available for transplantation and advances in VAD technology has led to the increased usage of VADs as a bridge to transplantation in the pediatric population.1 Currently, the Berlin Heart EXCOR, HeartWare, and the Heart Mate II are the devices available for long-term support in pediatric patients.

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