Review Articles
Treatment Strategies for Patients with an Intermacs I Profile
Authors:
Walid K. Abu Saleh ,
Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, US
About Walid K.
M.D.
Odeaa Al Jabbari,
Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, US
About Odeaa
M.D.
Ashrith Guha,
Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, US
About Ashrith
M.D.
Matthias Loebe,
Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, US
About Matthias
M.D., Ph.D.
Brian A. Bruckner
Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, US
About Brian A.
M.D.
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.
How to Cite:
1. Abu Saleh WK, Al Jabbari O, Guha A, Loebe M, Bruckner BA. Treatment Strategies for Patients with an Intermacs I Profile. Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal. 2015;11(1):4-8. DOI: http://doi.org/10.14797/mdcj-11-1-4
Published on
01 Jan 2015.
Peer Reviewed
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