Journal article
From bench to bedside: Can the improvements in left ventricular assist device design mitigate adverse events and increase survival?
V Tarzia, G Di Giammarco, M Di Mauro, G Bortolussi, M Maccherini, V Tursi, M Maiani, S Bernazzali, D Marinelli, M Foschi, E Buratto, J Bejko, D Gregori, S Scuri, U Livi, G Sani, T Bottio, G Gerosa
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | MOSBY-ELSEVIER | Published : 2016
Abstract
Objective In vitro tests demonstrated that the new cone-bearing configuration of the Jarvik 2000 (Jarvik Heart Inc, New York, NY) left ventricular assist device exhibits better hydraulic efficiency than the previous pin-bearing design. We investigated the long-term outcomes of patients who received the Jarvik 2000 left ventricular assist device, depending on bearing design. Methods A retrospective review of prospectively collected data from 18 centers included in the Italian Registry was performed. From May 2008 to September 2013, 99 patients with end-stage heart failure were enrolled. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to their Jarvik 2000 suspending mechanism: Group pin included..
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