Pediheart Podcast #103: Update On A Novel Sub Pulmonary Pump For The Fontan Patient

Summary: This week we speak with Professor of Surgery, Mark Rodefeld of Indiana University about the most recent report of his group on a sub pulmonary pump for Fontan patients. What is different about this pump versus other presently available pumps for other cardiovascular indications? What is known about the thrombogenicity of these devices? How close is the team in Indiana to animal studies? Why is a lower pressure type pump preferable for this indication? Dr. Rodefeld provides most of the answers this week. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.06.112.