Hybrid ventricular assist device: Heartmate XVE LVAD and Abiomed AB5000 RVAD

ASAIO J. 2008 May-Jun;54(3):332-4. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0b013e318172eeb8.

Abstract

The need for a right ventricular assist device following an implantable left ventricular assist device creates a complex situation for the surgeon, nursing staff, and the patient. The purpose of this report is to describe the rationale, technical, and perioperative issues of a hybrid ventricular assist device consisting of a Heartmate XVE (Thoratec, Inc., Pleasonton, CA) left ventricular assist device and Abiomed AB5000 right ventricular assist device (Abiomed, Inc., Danvers, MA).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiomyopathies / etiology
  • Cardiomyopathies / physiopathology
  • Cardiomyopathies / surgery
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Hemodynamics
  • Hemorheology
  • Humans
  • Postpartum Period
  • Pregnancy
  • Puerperal Disorders / physiopathology
  • Puerperal Disorders / therapy
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / physiopathology
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / surgery*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / physiopathology
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / surgery*