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
Medical optimization of the peripheral artery disease patient.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2022.04.003
Abstract: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) impacts an estimated 230 million adults worldwide, including more than 9.5 million adults older than 40 years in the United States. PAD remains more underdiagnosed and undertreated than manifestations of atherosclerosis… read more here.
Keywords: disease; artery disease; therapy; medical optimization ... See more keywords