Left Ventricular Assist Devices - A State of the Art Review.
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DOI: 10.1007/5584_2018_145
Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality rates throughout the world. Next to an insufficient number of healthy donors, this has led to increasing numbers of patients on heart transplant waiting lists with prolonged… read more here.
Keywords: devices state; assist devices; review; ventricular assist ... See more keywords
Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Challenges Toward Sustaining Long-Term Patient Care
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DOI: 10.1007/s10439-017-1858-9
Abstract: Over the last few decades, the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) technology has been tremendously improved transitioning from large and noisy paracorporeal volume displacement pumps to small implantable turbodynamic devices with only a single transcutaneous… read more here.
Keywords: term; long term; devices challenges; assist devices ... See more keywords
A reappraisal of the pharmacologic management of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with continuous flow left ventricular assist devices
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DOI: 10.1007/s10741-020-10019-z
Abstract: Advancements in the design and functionality of continuous flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs), as well as a limited number of donor hearts, have resulted in an increased utilization of this therapy among advanced heart… read more here.
Keywords: flow left; gastrointestinal bleeding; assist devices; continuous flow ... See more keywords
Prevention and Treatment of Thrombotic and Hemorrhagic Complications in Patients Supported by Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices
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DOI: 10.1007/s11897-017-0367-3
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this review is to describe the current knowledge in prevention and treatment of thrombotic (pump thrombosis and ischemic stroke) and bleeding (gastrointestinal and hemorrhagic stroke) complications in patients supported by… read more here.
Keywords: treatment thrombotic; patients supported; assist devices; prevention treatment ... See more keywords
Novel Use of Tamoxifen to Reduce Recurrent Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices
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DOI: 10.1007/s12265-020-10084-7
Abstract: Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a frequent complication in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). We retrospectively evaluated eight patients implanted with a HeartWare LVAD between July 2017 and June 2020 who experienced at… read more here.
Keywords: gastrointestinal bleeding; tamoxifen; assist devices; patient year ... See more keywords
Deactivation of Ventricular Assist Devices: Perspectives and Experiences of Adult Cardiovascular Providers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2017.04.008
Abstract: To the Editor: Ventricular assist devices (VADs) for bridge to transplant (BTT) or destination therapy (DT) have improved survival and quality of life, but 30% of patients die within 2 years of implantation. One single-center… read more here.
Keywords: ventricular assist; assist devices; deactivation ventricular; vad deactivation ... See more keywords
Associations of depressive symptoms with outcomes in patients implanted with left ventricular assist devices.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2019.12.005
Abstract: OBJECTIVE We examined characteristics of depressive symptoms in patients who received left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) to assess their effects on negative outcomes post-implantation. METHODS We retrospectively identified 203 adults with pre-operative PHQ-9 scores who… read more here.
Keywords: depressive symptoms; depression; assist devices; implantation ... See more keywords
Long-Term Outcomes of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease Supported by Durable Continuous-Flow Ventricular Assist Devices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.1175
Abstract: Purpose End-stage heart failure is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients; however, advanced therapies such as ventricular assist devices (VADs) are rarely implemented in this population. The… read more here.
Keywords: heart; congenital heart; ventricular assist; heart disease ... See more keywords
Incidence, predictors and clinical impact of electrical storm in patients with left ventricular assist devices: new insights from the ASSIST-ICD study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2019.06.021
Abstract: BACKGROUND Ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) can occur after continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) implantation, as a single arrhythmic event, or as an electrical storm (ES) with multiple repetitive VAs episodes. OBJECTIVES We aimed at analyzing… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; lvad implantation; assist devices; implantation ... See more keywords
Ventricular assist devices in paediatric cardiomyopathy and congenital heart disease: An analysis of the German National Register for Congenital Heart Defects.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2021.08.047
Abstract: BACKGROUND Ventricular assist devices (VAD) are increasingly used in patients with end-stage heart failure due to acquired heart disease. Limited data exists on the use and outcome of this technology in children. METHODS All children… read more here.
Keywords: heart; heart disease; assist devices; ventricular assist ... See more keywords
Left Ventricular Assist Devices for Lifelong Support.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.04.031
Abstract: Continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have revolutionized advanced heart failure care. These compact, fully implantable heart pumps are capable of providing meaningful increases in survival, functional capacity, and quality of life. Implantation volumes continue… read more here.
Keywords: devices lifelong; lifelong support; assist devices; ventricular assist ... See more keywords