What patient selection considerations must a patient meet?
The following patient selection considerations should be evaluated prior to initiating the implant procedure: • Ensure proper patient selection via vessel mapping • If vessel mapping indicates that a viable fistula or graft can be placed, consider these options first. • The target artery must be at least 3mm to provide adequate arterial inflow to support the graft. • Verify the ejection fraction is greater than 20%. • Verify systolic blood pressure is at least 100mmHg. • Obtain screening blood cultures in advance of the procedure to rule out existing systemic infection. In the event blood cultures are positive, postpone implant of the HeRO device pending antibiotic treatment and confirmation of infection resolution.
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