Physical preconditioning on biventricular temporary mechanical circulatory support while awaiting heart transplantation.

ABSTRACT: Temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) is increasingly used in patients with cardiogenic shock as a bridge to further treatment. We present the case of a 52-year-old female patient with biventricular heart failure who was bridged to heart transplantation employing biventricular tMCS through a non-femoral access. The 'groin-free' tMCS concept facilitates pre-habilitation while awaiting heart transplantation.

SUBMITTER: Stegmann A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11249966 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature