Destination therapy
Destination Therapy
Destination Therapy (pronunciation: des-ti-na-tion ther-a-py) is a medical treatment strategy primarily used for patients with severe heart failure who are not eligible for heart transplantation.
Etymology
The term "Destination Therapy" is derived from the English words "destination" and "therapy". "Destination" refers to the end point or goal, and "therapy" refers to the treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder. In this context, Destination Therapy is the end goal treatment for patients with severe heart failure.
Definition
Destination Therapy is the long-term use of a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) in patients with end-stage heart failure. The LVAD is a mechanical pump that is implanted in the patient's body to assist the left ventricle (the main pumping chamber of the heart) in pumping blood to the rest of the body.
Indications
Destination Therapy is indicated for patients with end-stage heart failure who are not candidates for heart transplantation due to age, other medical conditions, or personal choice. It is also used for patients who have not responded to other treatments such as medication, lifestyle changes, or other surgical procedures.
Related Terms
- Heart Failure: A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
- Heart Transplantation: A surgical procedure to replace a diseased or failing heart with a healthy heart from a donor.
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD): A mechanical pump that is implanted inside a person's chest to help a weakened heart pump blood.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Destination therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Destination therapy
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