Perfusion Korea: An Online Video Presentation (Windows Media)
Perfusion Korea: An Online Video Presentation by Kuna Kim (Windows Media)
World's Largest Resource for Cardiovascular Perfusion
Perfusion Korea: An Online Video Presentation by Kuna Kim (Windows Media)
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are used in chronic end-stage heart failure as "bridge to transplantation" (BTT) and, more recently, for transplant-ineligible patients as "destination therapy" (DT). We reviewed the evidence on clinical effects and cost-effectiveness of 2 types of continuous-flow LVADs (HeartMate II [HM II] and HeartWare), for BTT and DT patients.
Reoperative cardiac surgery is associated with low operative morbidity and mortality at an experienced center. Early and late CPB strategies have comparable outcomes in the context of an image-guided, team-based strategy.