The HeartMate 6

ASAIO J. 2020 Mar;66(3):e46-e49. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000001011.

Abstract

The need for biventricular support poses significant challenges for patients who require a mechanical bridge to transplantation. Recent improvements in ventricular assist device (VAD) technology has made possible the use of two centrifugal flow VADs as a total artificial heart (TAH) replacement. The HeartMate 3 (HM3; [Full MagLev, Abbott Laboratories, Chicago, Illinois]) was recently approved as a destination therapy; this VAD has a number of unique advantages that allow for its off-label use for biventricular support. Here, we describe the use of two HM3s as a TAH in a patient as a bridge to transplant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Heart Failure / therapy
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Heart, Artificial*
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Humans
  • Male