Figure 1. Device Selection Flow Chart
Advanced Heart Failure
Listed for OHTx
Acute Cardiogenic Shock���
Unknown OHTx Status
Ineligible for OHTx
IABP, ECMO
Abiomed AB5000, BVS5000
Thoratec pVAD, CentriMag
TandemHeart, Impella
Short-Term Mechanical
Circulatory Support
BTT
DT
BTD
Recovery
Heartmate XVE, II
Abiomed AB5000, BVS5000
Thoratec pVAD, IVAD
HeartMate XVE, II
Heartmate XVE, II
Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support
OHTx ��� Possible
Destination
Recovery
Destination ���
Possible OHTx