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Ann Thorac Surg 1999;68:698-704
© 1999 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Description Of Devices And Surgical Techniques

Implantation technique for the CardioWest total artificial heart

^a University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, Arizona, USA
^b Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpêtriere, Paris, France

Address reprint requests to Dr Arabia, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, PO Box 245071, Tucson, AZ 85724-5071
e-mail: arabia{at}u.arizona.edu

Presented at the Fourth International Conference on Circulatory Support Devices for Severe Cardiac Failure, Houston, TX, Oct 3–5, 1997.

Abstract

The CardioWest total artificial heart is a pneumatically driven device that totally replaces the failing ventricles. It is currently undergoing clinical investigation as a bridge to heart transplantation in several centers throughout the world. A bilateral ventriculectomy is performed and the device is implanted. Blood flows are usually maintained at 6–8 L/min. Approximately 130 patients have undergone bridge to transplant with this device. Patient selection and excellent surgical technique are required for a successful outcome. A detailed description of the implantation technique is presented to facilitate the use of this technology.

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