Elevated Blood Pressure Before Left Ventricular Assist Device Support Implant is Associated with an Increased Risk of Stroke
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.1094
Abstract: Purpose Despite the recent advances in Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) therapy, stroke remains a frequent and catastrophic complication. Hypertension (HTN) after LVAD implant has been associated with an increased risk of stroke, but the… read more here.
Keywords: lvad implant; stroke; increased risk; implant associated ... See more keywords
Mechanical circulatory support for the right ventricle in combination with a left ventricular assist device
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DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2019.1635006
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Right heart failure (RHF) in patients with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) carries a poor prognosis although the treatment strategy including mechanical circulatory support for the failing right ventricle (RV) has not… read more here.
Keywords: lvad implant; lvad; ventricular assist; rhf post ... See more keywords
Tricuspid surgery at the time of LVAD implant: A critique
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1056414
Abstract: Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a common finding in patients with end stage heart failure referred for implantation of left ventricular assist devices. While functional TR frequently resolves after left ventricular unloading, patients with residual and… read more here.
Keywords: surgery time; tricuspid surgery; implant critique; lvad implant ... See more keywords