The Successful Implantation of Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device as a Destination Therapy in Korea: Echocardiographic Assessment
Journal of Korean Medical Science
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: 137-140, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a good treatment option for the patients ineligible for cardiac transplantation. Several studies have demonstrated that a ventricular assist device improves the quality of life and prognosis of the patients with end-stage heart failure. A 75-yr-old man debilitated with New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class III-IV due to severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction received LVAD implantation as a destination therapy. The patient was discharged with improved functional status (NYHA functional class II) after appropriate cardiac rehabilitation and education about how to manage the device and potential emergency situations. This is the first case of successful continuous-flow LVAD implantation as a destination therapy in Korea.
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Asunto principal:
Calidad de Vida
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Ecocardiografía
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Corazón Auxiliar
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Resultado del Tratamiento
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Disfunción Ventricular Izquierda
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Implantación de Prótesis
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Disnea
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República de Corea
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca
Límite:
Anciano
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Año:
2014
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Artículo
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