The First Pediatric Heart Transplantation Bridged by a Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device in Korea
10.5090/kjtcs.2020.53.2.79
- Author:
Jung Hoon SHIN
1
;
Han Ki PARK
;
Se Yong JUNG
;
Ah Young KIM
;
Jo Won JUNG
;
Yu Rim SHIN
Author Information
1. Divisions of Cardiovascular Surgery, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2020;53(2):79-81
- CountryRepublic of Korea
-
Abstract:
Treatment options for children with end-stage heart failure are limited. We report the first case of a successful pediatric heart transplantation bridged with a durable left ventricular assist device in Korea. A 10-month-old female infant with dilated cardiomyopathy and left ventricular non-compaction was listed for heart transplantation. During the waiting period, the patient’s status deteriorated. Therefore, we decided to provide support with a durable left ventricular assist device as a bridge to transplantation. The patient was successfully bridged to heart transplantation with effective support and without any major adverse events.
