Impact of durable ventricular assist devices on post‐transplant outcomes in adults with congenital heart disease. (18th October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cedars, Ari; Burchill, Luke; Roche, S. Lucy; Menachem, Jonathan; Axsom, Kelly; Tecson, Kristen
• Is Part Of: Congenital heart disease. Volume 14:Number 6(2019)
• Page Start: 958
• Page End: 962
• Publication Date: 2019-10-18
• Subjects: adult congenital heart disease -- heart transplant -- ventricular assist device; Congenital heart disease -- Periodicals; 616.1204305
• DOI: 10.1111/chd.12851
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-079X

Abstract

Abstract: Background: There are no published data on post‐transplant outcomes in durable ventricular assist device (VAD)‐supported adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients. Methods: We compared post‐transplant outcomes in VAD‐supported vs non‐VAD‐supported ACHD patients using the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients. Results: At 1 year, there was no difference in post‐transplant mortality between VAD‐supported (12 patients) and non‐VAD‐supported (671 patients) ACHD patients. Conclusions: In appropriate ACHD patients, VAD use as a bridge to transplant is a reasonable strategy.