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lifeskim:mentions | |
pubmed:issue |
2 Pt 1
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pubmed:dateCreated |
1992-6-5
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pubmed:abstractText |
Between March 1984 and July 1990 our team transplanted 168 hearts. One hundred twelve patients did not require mechanical support (group I). Fifty-six patients required mechanical support (group II). Intraaortic balloon counterpulsation was used in 37 patients (66%). The total artificial heart (TAH) was used in 16 patients (29%), and the ventricular assist device (VAD) was used in three patients (5%). The time spent on the device ranged from 1 to 35 days. No statistical difference was noted on the survival between the two groups. The 30-day and 1-year survival rate was 95% (106 patients) and 71% (79 patients) in group I and 91% (51 patients) and 68% (38 patients) in group II. As of July 31, 1990, 70% in group I and 68% in group II are alive. No significant differences were found between the two groups for the following variables (after heart transplantation): length of stay, 30-day survival, 1-year survival, and complications. The only significant difference found between the two groups was the incidence of infections: group I, 23%; group II, 51.7% (p = 0.001). Mechanical support as a bridge to transplantation provides excellent support until a donor becomes available. No difference was found in the 30-day and 1-year survival between the two groups.
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pubmed:language |
eng
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pubmed:journal | |
pubmed:citationSubset |
IM
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pubmed:chemical | |
pubmed:status |
MEDLINE
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pubmed:issn |
1053-2498
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pubmed:author | |
pubmed:issnType |
Print
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pubmed:volume |
11
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pubmed:owner |
NLM
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pubmed:authorsComplete |
N
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pubmed:pagination |
235-9
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pubmed:dateRevised |
2006-11-15
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pubmed:meshHeading |
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Cause of Death,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Female,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Heart, Artificial,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Heart Transplantation,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Heart-Assist Devices,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Humans,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Immunosuppressive Agents,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Length of Stay,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Male,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Middle Aged,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Postoperative Complications,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Preoperative Care,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Retrospective Studies,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Survival Rate,
pubmed-meshheading:1576127-Time Factors
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pubmed:articleTitle |
Comparison of results after heart transplantation: mechanically supported versus nonsupported patients.
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pubmed:affiliation |
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Ill. 60153.
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pubmed:publicationType |
Journal Article,
Comparative Study
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