Estado actual de los sistemas de soporte circulatorio mecánico: State of the art / Circulatory mechanical support. State of the art
Rev. méd. Chile
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134(10): 1330-1337, oct. 2006. ilus, tab
Article
Dans Espagnol
| LILACS
| ID: lil-439928
ABSTRACT
Despite advances in medical treatment, the prognosis of advanced heart failure remains poor. The number of hospitalizations for heart failure exacerbations continues to increase and most patients will ultimately die of complications related to heart failure. Implantable left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are currently in use throughout the world with increasing frequency. This paper is a comprehensive review about mechanical support, focusing on a general description of the differents LVAD, complications and mortality.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Dispositifs d'assistance circulatoire
/
Défaillance cardiaque
Type d'étude:
Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Humains
langue:
Espagnol
Texte intégral:
Rev. méd. Chile
Thème du journal:
Médicament
Année:
2006
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Chili
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL
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