Publications by authors named "Lisa Wiederspan"
Article Synopsis
- A case study is presented on a patient experiencing a Medtronic HeartWare ventricular assist device (HVAD) pump failure-to-restart, highlighting the risks still faced by patients since the device was withdrawn from the market in June 2021.
- Despite the device's market withdrawal, around 4,000 patients globally continue to rely on HVAD support, putting them at risk for serious complications.
- The report introduces a new HVAD controller that successfully restarted a malfunctioning pump, demonstrating its potential to prevent life-threatening situations and reduce the need for device replacement.
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