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8-839.b5:

Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: Other therapeutic cardiovascular catheterization and cannulation: Endovascular implantation, replacement or removal of a paracorporeal pulsatile membrane pump with integrated counter-pulsation for circulation support or perfusion augmentation: Implantation, aorta

You have had a heart assist system implanted.

The heart pumps blood through the body. In the process, the blood flows through blood vessels. The blood supplies all areas of the body with oxygen and nutrients. If the heart is unable to pump properly, it can be assisted by a device. This type of device is called an artificial heart or artificial heart pump. One’s own heart can be protected and supported by this type of device. The aim of the device is to ensure that all parts of the body receive an adequate blood supply. Using a device of this type can also bridge the time to follow-up treatments.

Major, important blood vessels branch out of the heart. The main artery (aorta), originating from the left lower chamber (ventricle) of the heart, supplies the whole body with oxygen-rich blood. The right ventricle pumps oxygen-poor blood through the pulmonary artery to the lungs, where the blood is then enriched with oxygen.

The device was implanted into your aorta.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).