Berlin heart ventricular assist device as a long‐term bridge to transplantation in a Fontan patient with failing single ventricle

• DOI: 10.1111/petr.12607
• Publication Date: 2015-09-26T07:02:11Z
• Authors: I. Halaweish; R. G. Ohye; M. S. Si
• Keywords: Bridge to transplantation; Fontan Procedure; Bridge (graph theory)

Abstract The use of VAD s as a BTT in children with heart failure has increased due to enhanced device design and reliability, leading improved survival, functional capacity, quality life. However, the patients Fontan physiology is rare few case reports. Here, we describe implantation Berlin for 179 days, one longest reported periods mechanical support, child failing single ventricle.