- Recommendation ID
- IPG602/1
- Question
NICE encourages further research into total artificial heart implantation as a bridge to transplantation for end-stage refractory biventricular heart failure, including well matched comparative studies. NICE may update the guidance on publication of further evidence.
- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable) Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of total artificial heart implantation as a bridge to transplantation for end-stage refractory biventricular heart failure is limited in quality and quantity. Therefore, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent and audit or research.
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- Artificial heart implantation as a bridge to transplantation for end-stage refractory biventricular heart failure
- Number
- IPG602
- Date issued
- December 2017
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | No |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | No |
| Last Reviewed | 31/12/2017 |