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. 2020 Mar;9(2):104–109. doi: 10.21037/acs.2020.02.15

Table 2. Support characteristics for pediatric patients (<19 years) implanted with a TAH-t stratified by device size.

Characteristics 50 cc TAH-t patients, N=15 70 cc TAH-t patients, N=36
Cumulative duration of support (days) 2,171 4,072
   Average duration of support (days) 145±165 113±204
Duration of support (%)
   0–6 months 11 (73.3) 30 (83.3)
   6–12 months 2 (13.3) 2 (5.6)
   12–24 months 2 (13.3) 3 (8.3)
   >24 months 0 (0.0) 1 (2.8)

Results presented as number (frequency) or average ± standard deviation. TAH-t, temporary total artificial heart.