First use of an intra-pericardial continuous flow ventricular assist device in a child with muscular dystrophy

Ryan R Davies; Marc Priest; Christian Pizarro

doi:10.1017/S1047951113002412

First use of an intra-pericardial continuous flow ventricular assist device in a child with muscular dystrophy

Ryan R Davies, Marc Priest, Christian Pizarro

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Abstract

Heart failure is a common cause of death in patients with muscular dystrophy. Mechanical support may be an important component of long-term heart failure therapy in these patients. We present a report of a child with muscular dystrophy successfully implanted with a Heartware HVAD.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	184-186
Number of pages	3
Journal	Cardiology in the Young
Volume	25
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S1047951113002412
State	Published - Nov 17 2014

Keywords

Circulatory support devices
cardiomyopathy
paediatric

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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