Paediatric ventricular assist devices: current achievements

In chronic cardiomyopathy, mechanical circulatory support plays an increasingly important role for children as the shortage of suitable donor hearts increases times on the transplant waiting list. Ventricular assist devices (VADs) for adults have evolved dramatically over the last decade, bot...

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Main Authors: Martin Schweiger, Hitendu Dave, Olga Romanchenko, Frithjof Lemme, Michael Hübler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2013-06-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
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Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1705