Considerations for referral: What happens to patients after being turned down for LVAD therapy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.10.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy has revolutionized the treatment options for advanced heart failure patients. Patient selection is essential in obtaining successful results. However, little data exists on the outcomes of patients evaluated… read more here.
Keywords: lvad therapy; medical optimization; turned lvad; therapy ... See more keywords
Impact of Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy on the Cardiac Proteome and Metabolome Composition in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy.
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DOI: 10.1111/aor.13566
Abstract: BACKGROUND The changes in the myocardial proteome and metabolome associated with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) are poorly characterized. We investigated the impact of mechanical unloading following LVAD… read more here.
Keywords: proteome metabolome; lvad therapy; biology; therapy ... See more keywords
Left ventricular assist devices in the elderly: Marching forward with cautions
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15079
Abstract: Congestive heart failure is highly prevalent in the elderly population and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has been increasingly used in this population. LVAD therapy is more costly than medical treatment but it increases the… read more here.
Keywords: lvad therapy; assist devices; devices elderly; ventricular assist ... See more keywords