Sanjay K. Paidisetty MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Rahul N. Sawlani MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kaushik S. Shahir MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Richard Harry Christenson MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jennifer Beckman RN, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Nunzio Gaglianello MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Michael Edward Mitchell MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Parag Pradip Tolat MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Claudius Mahr DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Heart transplantation is the definitive therapy for patients with refractory end stage heart failure (HF). Even if a HF patient is a candidate for transplantation, they are subject to donor heart shortages and thus potential death while awaiting transplantation. There are several mechanical devices providing circulatory support to bridge patients to transplantation. In 2004, the FDA approved the use of the Syncardia temporary Total Artificial Heart (t-TAH) for biventricular mechanical circulatory support. As of December 2012, 1100 devices have been implanted and the numbers continue to rise. Despite its increased use, there is a paucity of radiographic literature providing key information to help interpret t-TAH post implantation imaging.

• Indications for t-TAH implantation • How the t-TAH operates and is surgically implanted supplemented with animations • Post implantation anatomy using intraoperative photographs and correlative radiographic and computed tomographic imaging, including 3D CT reconstructions • Pearls and pitfalls of interpreting post implantation imaging with emphasis on identifying complications

This exhibit will provide key information to facilitate accurate radiographic and computed tomographic imaging interpretation of the t-TAH device after implantation.

Paidisetty, S, Sawlani, R, Shahir, K, Christenson, R, Beckman, J, Gaglianello, N, Mitchell, M, Tolat, P, Mahr, C, Pearls and Pitfalls for Radiographic and Computed Tomographic Interpretation of the Syncardia Temporary Total Artificial Heart.  Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2013/13012378.html