*The SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart was formerly known as the
SynCardia temporary CardioWest™ Total Artificial Heart.
SynCardia temporary CardioWest™ Total Artificial Heart.
The SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart is the first and only FDA, Health Canada and CE approved Total Artificial Heart in the world. Originally used as a permanent replacement heart, the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart is currently approved as a bridge to transplant for patients dying from end-stage biventricular heart failure.
10-year pivotal clinical study ›› FDA SSE
79% bridge-to-transplant rate ›› NEJM
INTERMACS ›› INTERMACS Data
Compare to BiVADs ›› STS Abstract

RV dysfunction & failure ›› Article Index
Professional papers ›› Article Index