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KMID : 0191120140290010137
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Journal of Korean Medical Science
2014 Volume.29 No. 1 p.137 ~ p.140
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The Successful Implantation of Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device as a Destination Therapy in Korea: Echocardiographic Assessment
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Lee Ga-Yeon
Park Sung-Ji
Kim Su-Jjin
Choi Nam-Gyung
Jeong Dong-Seop
Jeon Eun-Seok
Lee Young-Tak
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Abstract
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Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a good treatment option for the patients ineligible for cardiac transplantation. Several studies have demonstrated that a ventricular assist device improves the quality of life and prognosis of the patients with end-stage heart failure. A 75-yr-old man debilitated with New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class III-IV due to severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction received LVAD implantation as a destination therapy. The patient was discharged with improved functional status (NYHA functional class II) after appropriate cardiac rehabilitation and education about how to manage the device and potential emergency situations. This is the first case of successful continuous-flow LVAD implantation as a destination therapy in Korea.
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KEYWORD
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Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Heart-Assist Device, HeartMate II
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