Abstract
Extra-aortic counterpulsation for the management of chronic heart failure is a novel approach. We report the use of an extra-aortic implantable counterpulsation pump in the management of a 73-year-old patient with severe heart failure refractory to medical therapy. The implantable counterpulsation pump prolonged his life and greatly improved its quality. The patient lived almost 7 months after the implantation of the device and died of septic complications secondary to gas line infection.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2122 - 2125 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 85 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |