The total artificial heart in pediatrics: Outcomes in an evolving field

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Background: The use of the SynCardia temporary total artificial heart (TAH-t) in adults has increased with time. The development of the smaller, 50 cc TAH-t has expanded the potential applications of the device in children. We sought to describe the evolving use of the TAH-t over time and describe outcomes in the current era. Methods: The SynCardia database was queried to identify all pediatric patients =18 years of age implanted with the device between December 1985 and October 2019. Patient demographics, clinical outcome and support characteristics collected. Results: Fifty-one children were supported, 36 with the 70 cc TAH-t and 15 with the 50 cc TAH-t with a total support time of 6,243 days. The number of implants has increased with time (19 between 2015 and 2019). A total of 13 patients have been converted to Freedom Driver support, seven 50 cc TAH-t and six 70 cc TAH-t. The majority of implants in the last 5 years (15/19, 79%) have been with the 50 cc TAH-t. The most common diagnosis was dilated cardiomyopathy [24 (47%)] and the average age at the time of implant was 16±2 years old. Overall survival for the patient cohort was 71%. Conclusions: The use of the SynCardia TAH-t to support children with end-stage heart failure has increased over time. Clinical outcomes with both the 50 cc and 70 cc TAH-t are similar to reported outcomes in adults who require TAH-t or other methods of biventricular support.

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Villa, C. R., Moore, R. A., Morales, D. L., & Lorts, A. (2020). The total artificial heart in pediatrics: Outcomes in an evolving field. Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 9(2), 104–109. https://doi.org/10.21037/ACS.2020.02.15

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