Early Expression of Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines in Left Ventricular Assist Device Recipients With Multiple Organ Failure Syndrome [PDF]
To assess whether the combined evaluation of total Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (t-SOFA) score and pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine profiles early after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant discriminates patients at high risk for ...
Campolo, Jonica +3 more
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3D printing is a transformative technology in congenital heart disease [PDF]
Survival in congenital heart disease has steadily improved since 1938, when Dr. Robert Gross successfully ligated for the first time a patent ductus arteriosus in a 7-year-old child.
Anwar +117 more
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Trends and Outcomes of Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy: JACC Focus Seminar.
Anubodh S. Varshney +5 more
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BACKGROUND Acute right heart failure (RHF) after left ventricular assist device implantation remains a major source of morbidity and mortality, yet the definition of RHF and the preimplant variables that predict RHF remain controversial.
R. Muslem +18 more
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Improvement of Hemocompatibility in Passive Cardiovascular Implant Devices
With the ever‐increasing reliance on cardiovascular devices and implants, minimizing their impact on blood is vital for their continued success. This review investigates the common methods of tackling this challenge through careful selections of material and surface modifications.
Shiyen L. Perera +4 more
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Emergent decommissioning of HeartMate 3 for life-threatening hemorrhage
Left ventricular assist devices are known for the treatment of heart failure. We present a patient who underwent emergent decommissioning of his left ventricular assist device after experiencing life-threatening hemorrhage.
Reginald E. Du, MD +3 more
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Preservation of myocardial function by mechanical circulatory support during prolonged ischaemia [PDF]
The effect of mechanical circulatory support on left ventricular (LV) function was evaluated during prolonged myocardial ischaemia. Regional wall thickening of a normal and an ischaemic LV region were determined in eight calves (mean body weight 76 kg ...
HESS, O. M. +5 more
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The impact of peripheral arterial disease on patients with mechanical circulatory support. [PDF]
Background: Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are indicated as bridging or destination therapy for patients with advanced (Stage D) heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Due to the clustering of the mutual risk factors, HFrEF patients
Ajmal, Rasikh +10 more
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Modification of self‐concept in patients with a left‐ventricular assist device: an initial exploration [PDF]
Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/99069/1/jocn4332 ...
Casida +11 more
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To compare characteristics of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) recipients receiving a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) with a defibrillator component (implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator and cardiac resynchronization therapy with ...
M. Čikeš +30 more
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