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. 1988 Sep-Oct;7(5):385-7.

Successful use of left ventricular assist device for primary graft failure after heart transplantation

T L Hooper  1 , N J Odom, G J Fetherston, P Waterhouse, C J Hilton, J H Dark
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Successful use of left ventricular assist device for primary graft failure after heart transplantation

T L Hooper et al. J Heart Transplant. 1988 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

A 52-year-old man underwent orthotopic heart transplantation, which was complicated by primary, donor organ failure. This was successfully managed by mechanical left ventricular assistance with a centrifugal pump. The patient subsequently made an uneventful and complete recovery, with normal graft function. Reasons for graft failure are discussed.

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