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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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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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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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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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Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound with artificial intelligence-assisted assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction
Focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) is becoming standard practice in a wide spectrum of clinical settings. There is limited data evaluating the...
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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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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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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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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 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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Preoperative higher right ventricular stroke work index increases the risk of de novo aortic insufficiency after continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation
During continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (CF-LVAD) support, hemodynamic shear stress causes a burden on aortic valve (AV) leaflets,...
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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...
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FLAVOUR Study: FLow profiles And postoperative VasOplegia after continUous-flow left ventriculaR assist device implantation
AbstractThis study aims to associate the incidence of postoperative vasoplegia and short-term survival to the implantation of various left...
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Safety and efficacy of aortic valvuloplasty for de novo aortic insufficiency in patients with a left-ventricular assist device
ObjectivesProgression of aortic insufficiency during left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) support is a crucial topic. One treatment option is aortic...
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Postoperative care after left ventricular assist device implantation: considerations for the cardiac surgical intensivist
Heart failure is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, the incidence of which is predicted to continue to increase as the population ages. Left...
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Update on the Practical Role of Echocardiography in Selection, Implantation, and Management of Patients Requiring Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy
Purpose of ReviewEchocardiography is a valuable tool for management of patients with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). We present an updated...
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Clinical outcomes of continuous flow left ventricular assist device therapy as bridge to transplant strategy in muscular dystrophy: a single-center study
ObjectiveIn muscular dystrophies (MD) patients with end-stage heart failure (HF), continuous flow left ventricular assist device (cf-LVAD) therapy is...
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Surgical outcomes of bridge-to-bridge therapy with extracorporeal left ventricular assist device for acute myocardial infarction in cardiogenic shock
BackgroundExtracorporeal left ventricular assist device is often required for acute myocardial infarction patients in cardiogenic shock when...
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Impact of progressive aortic regurgitation on outcomes after left ventricular assist device implantation
Aortic regurgitation (AR) following continuous flow left ventricular assist device implantation (cf-LVAD) may adversely impact outcomes. We aimed to...
