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Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Interventional Cardiology Clinics, 2012Percutaneous left ventricular assist devices (P-LVADs) can be life saving and may permit the stabilization of a patient in cardiovascular collapse who would otherwise face imminent demise. For specific patients and clinical indications, or where a greater degree of hemodynamic support is required, numerous studies have demonstrated the feasibility and ...
Amit B, Sharma +2 more
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Left ventricular assist devices
Heart, 2009Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) insertion in patients with advanced heart failure with deteriorating clinical status is life saving, and LVADs are now being inserted into an increasing number of patients with advanced heart failure. They were initially inserted as a bridge to transplantation, and the decreased availability of donor hearts means ...
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Implantable Left Ventricular Assist Devices
The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2005The first bridge to transplant with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) was preformed over 20 years ago. Since that time, the devices have continued to evolve and now patients are being supported with devices as an alternative to transplantation.
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Left ventricular assist device inflow obstruction
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2022Inflow cannula obstruction is a rare complication of left ventricular assist device implantation. In this report, we present a case of inflow obstruction that was successfully treated with left ventricle myectomy and mitral valvectomy. Transesophageal echocardiogram was essential in diagnosing this condition.
Vinod Kumar Manikala +6 more
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Left Ventricular Assist Devices
2016The therapy regimen of acute and chronic heart failure consists of medical therapy, causal cardiac surgery and, as ultima ratio, heart transplantation or mechanical circulatory support (MCS). MCS comprises diverse technologies for short- and long-term hemodynamic support.
Christina Baum +2 more
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Left Ventricular Assist Devices
2005Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have become the standard of care for potential heart transplant patients with life-threatening heart failure refractory to medical therapy. Significant advances in both the technology and the clinical experience have taken place.
Paul L. DiGiorgi +2 more
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Fungal left ventricular assist device endocarditis
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2001Infection remains as the most serious complication and represents a significant threat to patients during long-term mechanical circulatory support. Fungal infection is a particularly worrisome complication and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) endocarditis does pose a serious threat.One hundred and sixty-five patients underwent TCI Heartmate LVAD ...
F, Nurozler +3 more
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Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
Circulation, 2019Ventricular assist device has rapidly emerged as a durable and safe therapy for end-stage heart failure patients with >22 000 implantations to date. Though originally conceived for bridge-to-transplant indication, significant advancements in medical management as well as technology with arrivals of newer generation devices have improved patient ...
Jason J, Han +2 more
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Left Ventricular Assist Device–Associated Infections
Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 2012The left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a mechanical pump that supplements or replaces the function of a damaged left ventricle. Although LVAD support is associated with improved survival and quality of life, infectious complications remain a major limitation.
Sophia, Califano +2 more
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CT of Left Ventricular Assist Devices
RadioGraphics, 2010Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have become an increasingly beneficial option for patients with heart failure, especially in light of the insufficient availability of donor hearts. LVADs have been used effectively in end-stage heart failure as a bridge to heart transplantation, as destination therapy for those ineligible for transplantation, or
Carrie M, Carr +5 more
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