Research Article: Applying the Hybrid Concept as a Bridge to Transplantation in Infants Without Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Introduction:
Therapies to support small infants in decompensated heart failure that are failing medical management are limited. Mechanical circulatory support, which has improved transplant waitlist survival in children [1, 2], is not used as frequently in infants [3]. Outcomes for small infants who receive mechanical circulatory support have improved over time, however remain inferior for infants?<?5 kg compared to larger size children, with survival in recent years around 65% for those?<?5 kg [4, 5]. Our center has…
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