Title: TOTAL ARTIFICIAL HEART - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Description: The population of patients with end-stage heart failure has increased over the years, and the availability of donor organs has not be Sufficient. End-stage heart failure represents a highly morbid condition for the patient with limited treatment options. The treatment options are heart transplantation, heart–lung transplantation or implantation of a Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices. If a patient waits until an organ becomes available for transplantation, they could need to wait months for that organ and therefore their condition could get worse. There two Types of MCS Devices 1. Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD): are use on Short terms to Complement Failing Hearts. 2. Total Artificial Heart (TAH): one available option when long-term support of both ventricles is required. – PowerPoint PPT presentation