Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors and Outcomes During Left Ventricular Assist Device Support: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.12.018
Abstract: BACKGROUND Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors (PDE5i) have been used to treat pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular failure (RVF) in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). Effects of PDE5i on post-LVAD outcomes including hemocompatibility-related adverse events (HRAE)… read more here.
Keywords: post lvad; analysis; phosphodiesterase inhibitors; ventricular assist ... 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
Improving quality of life post left ventricular assist device surgery with CardioMEMS hemodynamic guided management
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DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.1098
Abstract: Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) surgery improves quality of life (QoL) in chronic heart failure patients. Hemodynamic optimization of the LVAD therapy can improve patient outcomes, and potentially further improve QoL in these patients. In… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; lvad surgery; management; lvad ... See more keywords
Impact of comorbid malignancy on clinical courses following left ventricular assist device implantation
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15113
Abstract: To the Editor, The literature of the oncoâcardiology is receiving great concern given that comorbidities are overlapping between oncology and cardiology. Hong and colleagues observed that more than half of the patients with a history… read more here.
Keywords: malignancy; cardiology; following left; post lvad ... See more keywords