Multiple organ retrieval in a brain dead left ventricular assist device donor.
J Artif Organs
; 25(2): 155-157, 2022 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1469701
ABSTRACT
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support in donors may contribute in preserving proper haemodynamics and systemic perfusion during organ retrieval thus decreasing the risk of multiple organ injury. This is an option to expand the current organ supply. We report on intra-abdominal organs procurement strategy in a selected LVAD recipient who suffered a fatal cerebrovascular accident at the time of COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The liver and kidneys grafts have been successfully transplanted.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Heart-Assist Devices
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Artif Organs
Journal subject:
Biomedical Engineering
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S10047-021-01298-w
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