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