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Outcomes of continuous flow left ventricular assist device after surgical left ventricular restoration
ObjectivesThis study aimed to report the clinical outcomes of continuous flow left ventricular assist device implantation in end-stage chronic heart...
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Anesthetic management for withdrawal from a right ventricular assist device and Fontan procedure in a patient with an implantable left ventricular assist device for fulminant cardiomyopathy
BackgroundWe herein report the anesthetic management for extracardiac conduit–total cavopulmonary connection (EC-TCPC) for weaning from an...
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Left ventricular assist device inflow obstruction
Inflow cannula obstruction is a rare complication of left ventricular assist device implantation. In this report, we present a case of inflow...
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Myocardial recovery following left ventricular assist device implantation
Durable left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have consistently shown improved mortality and morbidity in patients with end-stage heart failure....
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Late outflow graft stenosis of left ventricular assist device and endovascular treatment
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) systems are preferred as a bridging to transplantation or as a destination therapy in the treatment of...
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Hemodynamic parameters at rest predicting exercise capacity in patients supported with left ventricular assist device
Left ventricular assist devices improve prognosis and quality of life, but exercise capacity remains limited in most patients after device...
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Durable left ventricular assist device implant—how I teach it
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have become a mainstay of advanced heart failure therapy. The technical aspects of performing a device...
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Patient-tailored silicone plug for HeartMate 3™ left ventricular assist device explantation
Patient-tailored silicone plug for HeartMate 3™ left ventricular assist device explantation in two successive males proceeded successfully. Given...
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Right ventricular dysfunction in left ventricular assist device candidates: is it time to change our prospective?
The use of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) has significantly increased in the last years, trying to offer a therapeutic alternative to heart...
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Management of incessant ventricular arrhythmias in a patient with left ventricular assist device: a case report
BackgroundThe implantation of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) as a bridge to transplantation or as destination therapy in end-stage heart...
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Right heart failure after left ventricular assist device implantation: a persistent problem
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is an option for bridge-to-transplant or destination therapy for patients with end-stage heart failure. Right...
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Left ventricular assist device implantation and clinical outcomes in the Netherlands
BackgroundLeft ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy is an established treatment for advanced heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. We...
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Left ventricular assist device exchange: a review of indications, operative procedure, and outcomes
The use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) is intended to treat patients with end-stage heart failure. Owing to technological advances, these...
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Left ventricular assist device temporary explantation as a strategy for infection control in a pediatric patient
We report a case of temporary Berlin Heart EXCOR® explantation in a pediatric patient with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy who suffered an...
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Left ventricular assist device infection on 18F-flourodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography
The rising prevalence of heart failure with limited transplant availability has resulted in increased use of continuous left ventricular assist...
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British societies guideline on the management of emergencies in implantable left ventricular assist device recipients in transplant centres
An implantable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is indicated as a bridge to transplantation or recovery in the United Kingdom (UK). The...
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Robotically assisted outflow graft anastomosis in minimally invasive left-ventricular assist device implantation: feasibility, surgeon comfort, and operative times in an anatomical study
Upper hemi-sternotomy is a common approach for outflow graft anastomosis to the ascending aorta in minimally invasive left-ventricular assist device...
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Durable ventricular assist device in adult patients with single ventricle: a systematic literature review
The worldwide experience with mechanical circulatory support in adult patients with single ventricle and Fontan palliation is limited. We aimed to...
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Left ventricular assist device and pump thrombosis: the importance of the inflow cannula position
Pump thrombosis is a devastating complication after left ventricular assist device implantation. This study aims to elucidate the relation between...
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Left ventricular assist device in cardiac amyloidosis: friend or foe?
The prevalence of cardiac amyloidosis has progressively increased over the last years, being recognized as a significant cause of heart failure. In...
