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Use of 2 Ventricular Assist Devices as a Total Artificial Heart for Heart Failure

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Implantation of two HeartMate 3 devices in a total artificial heart configuration, known as the HeartMate 6 (HM6) approach, can be used to manage severe biventricular heart failure in a patient who is not eligible for transplantation. CASE SUMMARY: We report a case in which a young patient presented with heart failure of unknown etiology. She was initially considered a transplant candidate but then was delisted due to allosensitization and a stroke. HM6 implantation was successfully completed. DISCUSSION: We discuss considerations for perioperative care in patients with HM6 implantation. TAKE-HOME MESSAGE: HM6 implantation can be used to manage severe biventricular heart failure in patients who are not candidates for heart transplant.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2025.105596

Authors: AlleaBelle Bradshaw, Jace C. Bradshaw, Jessica B. Briscoe, Shivani Shirodkar, Chetan Pasrija, Antonio Polanco

Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850