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Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine"

DOI: 10.1007/s11936-019-0783-7

Abstract: Purpose of reviewLeft ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is a well-known treatment option for patients with advanced heart failure refractory to medical therapy and is recognized both as bridge to transplant and a destination therapy.… read more here.

Keywords: device lvad; lvad implantation; vas; assist device ... See more keywords
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Guidance of Intra-Operative Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation during LVAD Implantation with Pre-operative Cardiac MRI

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Journal of Cardiac Failure"

DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.07.276

Abstract: Introduction Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is common in ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM). Ablation maybe required to reduce ICD shocks and improve the quality of life. Preoperative VT mapping is an invasive electrophysiologic study prior to the surgery… read more here.

Keywords: lvad implantation; ablation; implantation; cardiac mri ... See more keywords
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Preoperative Ascites Predicts Right Ventricular Failure post-LVAD Implantation

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Journal of Cardiac Failure"

DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.07.408

Abstract: Introduction Preoperative cardiac ascites has been shown to be a predictor of mortality in the latest INTERMACS report. However, it has not been shown to be an independent risk factor for the development of RVF… read more here.

Keywords: rvf; preoperative ascites; post; lvad implantation ... See more keywords
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Complete Versus Partial LV Unloading after LVAD Implantation and Association with Outcomes

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Journal of Cardiac Failure"

DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.07.418

Abstract: Background LVAD implantation improves survival in end-stage heart failure (HF) patients. It is unclear at this time whether the goal of partial or complete left ventricle (LV) unloading is the best long-term strategy to maintain… read more here.

Keywords: complete unloading; lvad implantation; partial unloading; long term ... See more keywords
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Rates of and Risk Factors for CMV Reactivation Following LVAD Implantation

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Journal of Cardiac Failure"

DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.504

Abstract: Introduction While cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation occurs frequently in immunocompetent patients who are critically ill and has been associated with worse outcomes, very few cases of CMV reactivation have been reported following left ventricular assist device… read more here.

Keywords: reactivation; cmv reactivation; following lvad; lvad implantation ... See more keywords
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Outcomes in Patients on Digoxin Following LVAD Implantation

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Journal of Cardiac Failure"

DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.506

Abstract: Introduction Digoxin use within the heart failure population remains controversial, as studies have suggested increased arrhythmia risk and lower survival. Despite decades of use in heart failure, little is known regarding digoxin utilization post-left ventricular… read more here.

Keywords: following lvad; digoxin; digoxin use; failure ... See more keywords

Increased Vasoactive Inotrope Score Following Left Ventricular Assist Device Placement Is Associated With Increased Mortality And Early Right Ventricular Failure

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of Cardiac Failure"

DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.09.108

Abstract: Background The vasoactive inotrope score (VIS) has been used as a model to predict mortality and adverse events following left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. We attempt to validate the previously reported association between elevated… read more here.

Keywords: score; lvad implantation; mortality; vis ... See more keywords
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Rising Total Bilirubin After CF-LVAD Implantation Is Highly Associated With Post Left Ventricular Assist Device Mortality

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of Cardiac Failure"

DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.09.136

Abstract: Introduction Elevated total bilirubin levels are common after left ventricular assist device placement (LVAD). The association between bilirubin trend after LVAD implantation and post LVAD mortality has not been described. Hypothesis Rising bilirubin (slope) will… read more here.

Keywords: lvad implantation; mortality; post; total bilirubin ... See more keywords
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Jehovah's Witness Patients “Going the Extra Mile” for Bloodless LVAD Implantation

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation"

DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.1085

Abstract: Purpose Due to their religious beliefs, Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) do not accept blood products; consequently, these patients with end-stage heart failure frequently seek a center willing to perform bloodless left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation.… read more here.

Keywords: care; bloodless lvad; lvad implantation; jws ... See more keywords
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Effects and Outcomes of Pulmonary Function Testing after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation"

DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.1163

Abstract: Purpose The use of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has increased significantly over the past several years. The physiologic effects of LVAD implantation on pulmonary function are not well elucidated. Studies evaluating the effects of… read more here.

Keywords: lvad implantation; ventricular assist; pulmonary function; implantation ... See more keywords

Persistent Functional Mitral Regurgitation 1 Year after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Prognostic Impact and Preoperative Echocardiographic Features

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation"

DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.1189

Abstract: Purpose Despite mechanical unloading after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, uncorrected FMR persists in up to 30% of LVAD recipients. Nevertheless, pre-operative echocardiographic features resulting in persistent MR after LVAD implantation and its prognostic… read more here.

Keywords: echocardiographic features; lvad implantation; implantation; group ... See more keywords