Atrial Flow Regulator for Postcapillary Pulmonary Hypertension
Georg Hansmann, Anna Sabiniewicz, Robert Sabiniewicz
Abstract
Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) has a poor prognosis and limited treatment options apart from heart transplantation (HTx). We report on the first-in-human interventional atrial flow regulator (AFR) implantations in 3 children with RCM, leading to marked clinical and hemodynamic improvement. We propose the AFR as bridge to HTx or destination therapy in RCM. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.)
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCardiologyRegulatorRestrictive cardiomyopathyHemodynamicsPulmonary hypertensionInternal medicineHeart transplantationTransplantationCardiomyopathyHeart failureBiologyGeneBiochemistryHeart Failure Treatment and ManagementCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsMechanical Circulatory Support Devices