Current State and Future Perspectives of Energy Sources for Totally Implantable Cardiac Devices.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2016
Abstract
There is a large population of patients with end-stage congestive heart failure who cannot be treated by means of conventional cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or chronic catecholamine infusions. Implantable cardiac devices, many designated as destination therapy, have revolutionized patient care and outcomes, although infection and complications related to external power sources or routine battery exchange remain a substantial risk. Complications from repeat battery replacement, power failure, and infections ultimately endanger the original objectives of implantable biomedical device therapy - eliminating the intended patient autonomy, affecting patient quality of life and survival. We sought to review the limitations of current cardiac biomedical device energy sources and discuss the current state and trends of future potential energy sources in pursuit of a lifelong fully implantable biomedical device.
Volume
62
Issue
6
First Page
639
Last Page
645
ISSN
1538-943X
Published In/Presented At
Bleszynski, P. A., Luc, J. G., Schade, P., PhilLips, S. J., & Tchantchaleishvili, V. (2016). Current State and Future Perspectives of Energy Sources for Totally Implantable Cardiac Devices. ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs : 1992), 62(6), 639–645. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0000000000000412
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
27442857
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article