Journal article
Direct Echocardiographic Imaging of Berlin Heart Valves Can Aid in Early Detection of Berlin Heart Valve Dysfunction
ASAIO journal (1992), Vol.65(1), pp.e4-e6
01/2019
DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000000756
PMID: 29384755
Abstract
Mechanical circulatory support options remain limited for pediatric patients, especially neonates. The only U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved pediatric device remains the Berlin Heart EXCOR, which unfortunately carries with it a 20-30% risk of neurologic complications, such as strokes. We demonstrate a new technique of direct echocardiographic color-Doppler imaging of the Berlin Heart valves to detect valve regurgitation. Increases in valve regurgitation could indicate issues with pump-valve thrombosis or increased afterload leading to valve insufficiency. Early recognition of valve thrombosis or insufficiency may reduce neurologic complications and lead to timely pump adjustments or replacement.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Direct Echocardiographic Imaging of Berlin Heart Valves Can Aid in Early Detection of Berlin Heart Valve Dysfunction
- Creators
- Gary S Beasley - Johns Hopkins HospitalKristen Nelson-McMillan - Johns Hopkins HospitalLuca Vricella - Johns Hopkins HospitalWilliam R Thompson - Johns Hopkins HospitalWilliam Ravekes - Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- ASAIO journal (1992), Vol.65(1), pp.e4-e6
- DOI
- 10.1097/MAT.0000000000000756
- PMID
- 29384755
- NLM abbreviation
- ASAIO J
- ISSN
- 1058-2916
- eISSN
- 1538-943X
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/2019
- Academic Unit
- Cardiology; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
- Record Identifier
- 9984354038302771
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