Martin J, Siegenthaler M P, Krause M, Friesewinkel O, Beyersdorf F
Abteilung für Herz- und Gefässchirurgie der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg im Breisgau, Freiburg.
Zentralbl Chir. 2003 Oct;128(10):796-803. doi: 10.1055/s-2003-44334.
The clinical use of mechanical circulatory assist devices as bridge to transplantation has been proved as life-saving therapy in a large population of patients. Learning from the clinical experience the construction of the blood pumps has been markedly improved over the last years. The better outcome of the patients has enabled a broader use of ventricular assist devices. The novel axial pumps are designed for long-term circulatory support. After further reduction of device related complications (first of all thromboembolic events) these systems may provide a future alternative to heart transplantation.
机械循环辅助装置作为移植桥梁的临床应用已被证明是一大群患者的救命疗法。从临床经验中汲取教训，血泵的构造在过去几年中有了显著改进。患者更好的治疗结果使得心室辅助装置得到了更广泛的应用。新型轴流泵专为长期循环支持而设计。在进一步减少与装置相关的并发症（首先是血栓栓塞事件）之后，这些系统可能会成为心脏移植的未来替代方案。
