Treatment Strategies for Patients with an Intermacs I Profile
Abstract
Treatment of patients with INTERMACS class I heart failure can be very challenging, and temporary long-term device support may be needed. In this article, we review the currently available temporary support devices in order to support these severely ill patients with decompensated heart failure. Strategies of using a temporary assist as a bridge to long-term device support are also discussed.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcj-11-1-4 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108
Language: English
Page range: 4 - 8
Published on: Jan 1, 2015
Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2015 Walid K. Abu Saleh, Odeaa Al Jabbari, Ashrith Guha, Matthias Loebe, Brian A. Bruckner, published by Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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