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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
In patients who are awaiting a transplant for end-stage symptomatic [[heart failure]], implantable [[ventricular assist devices]] may serve as a temporary aid for compensation. Transplantation may be considered in a few cases. | In patients who are awaiting a transplant for end-stage symptomatic [[heart failure]], implantable [[ventricular assist devices]] may serve as a temporary aid for compensation. Transplantation may be considered in a few cases. | ||
== Surgery== | == Surgery== | ||
* In patients who are awaiting a transplant for end-stage symptomatic [[heart failure]], implantable [[ventricular assist devices]] may serve as a temporary aid for compensation. | * In patients who are awaiting a transplant for end-stage symptomatic [[heart failure]], implantable [[ventricular assist devices]] may serve as a temporary aid for compensation. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor in Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
In patients who are awaiting a transplant for end-stage symptomatic heart failure, implantable ventricular assist devices may serve as a temporary aid for compensation. Transplantation may be considered in a few cases.
Surgery
- In patients who are awaiting a transplant for end-stage symptomatic heart failure, implantable ventricular assist devices may serve as a temporary aid for compensation.
Transplantation
- In patients who are in end-stage symptomatic heart failure, a heart transplant my be necessary.