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The total artificial heart (TAH) is an effective means for treating advanced heart failure in patients dying of biventricular heart failure. Furthermore, the device represents a lifesaving alternative for patients with severe shock and anatomical contraindications to ventricular assist device therapy. This chapter reviews the history and evolution of total heart replacement technologies. Furthermore, it outlines general clinical indications, patient selection and management of patients with the TAH.

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The Total Artificial Heart

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    2026年

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  • Keyur B. Shah,
  • Anit K. Mankad,
  • Daniel G. Tang,
  • Vigneshwar Kasirajan

摘要

The total artificial heart (TAH) is an effective means for treating advanced heart failure in patients dying of biventricular heart failure. Furthermore, the device represents a lifesaving alternative for patients with severe shock and anatomical contraindications to ventricular assist device therapy. This chapter reviews the history and evolution of total heart replacement technologies. Furthermore, it outlines general clinical indications, patient selection and management of patients with the TAH.