Outcomes with the Tandem Protek Duo Dual-Lumen Percutaneous Right Ventricular Assist Device. Issue 4 (July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ravichandran, Ashwin K.; Baran, David A.; Stelling, Kelly; Cowger, Jennifer A.; Salerno, Christopher T.
• Is Part Of: ASAIO journal. Volume 64:Issue 4(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-07
• Subjects: temporary right ventricular assist device -- Protek Duo; Artificial organs -- Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000000709
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-2916

Abstract

Abstract : Recently, a percutaneous right ventricular assist device (RVAD) called the TandemLife Protek Duo (TPD; TandemLife, Pittsburgh, PA) has been introduced. The Protek Duo (TPD) is a temporary RVAD placed via the right internal jugular vein, capable of providing up to 4.5 L of flow. We report a two-center experience using the TPD in 17 patients with right ventricular (RV) failure, 12 of whom were post-left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation.