Disruption of blood flow in the outflow graft is a valuable marker for detecting suction events in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices
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DOI: 10.1007/s12574-019-00418-z
Abstract: Continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is widely used for patients with advanced heart failure. Suction events are potentially life-threatening condition which often occur following implantation, due to contact of the inflow cannula (IC) and… read more here.
Keywords: suction events; disruption; flow; accelerated flow ... See more keywords
Potential of Medical Management to Mitigate Suction Events in Ventricular Assist Device Patients.
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DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001573
Abstract: Ventricular suction is a common adverse event in ventricular assist device (VAD) patients and can be due to multiple underlying causes. The aim of this study is to analyze the potential of different therapeutic interventions… read more here.
Keywords: mitigate suction; suction; hemodynamics; ventricular assist ... See more keywords