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The Effect of Left Ventricular Assist Device (Lvad) on Cardiac Reserve in Dogs
The International Journal of Artificial Organs, 1989The effect of LVAD on the preservation of cardiac reserve against ischemic damage was studied using Sarnoff's ventricular function curve. An LVAD was implanted between the canine left atrium and the aorta. Left ventricular function was measured by changing the height of the reservoir connected to the left atrium.
T, Matsumoto +3 more
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ECG alarms during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy in the ICU
Heart & Lung, 2021In hospitalized patients with left ventricular assist device (LVAD), electrical interference and low amplitude QRS complexes are common, which could impact the accuracy of electrocardiographic (ECG) arrhythmia detection and create technical alarms.
Kevin, Watanakeeree +4 more
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Biolized intrathoracic left ventricular assist device (LVAD).
Medical instrumentation, 1977The design of an intrathoracic left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is briefly described. The unique feature of the LVAD is that all blood-contacting surfaces are biolized, having either chemically treated natural tissues or protein coatings. The blood-contacting surface of the housing is glutaraldehyde-treated pericardium and is covered with natural ...
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The Nurse Practitioner, 2014
Heart failure affects more than 5 million Americans with approximately 200,000 patients in end-stage disease that has failed traditional treatment. Historically, the only option for treatment was a heart transplant until left ventricular assist devices offered another option.
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Heart failure affects more than 5 million Americans with approximately 200,000 patients in end-stage disease that has failed traditional treatment. Historically, the only option for treatment was a heart transplant until left ventricular assist devices offered another option.
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Risk factor analysis of Swedish Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) patients
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2003The use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) is established as a bridge to heart transplantation.All Swedish patients on the waiting list for heart transplantation, treated with LVAD since 1993 were retrospectively collected into a database and analyzed in regards to risk factors for mortality and morbidity.Fifty-nine patients (46 men) with a ...
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PLATELET TURNOVER STUDIES ASSOCIATED WITH LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE (LVAD) IMPLANTATION
ASAIO Journal, 1979Calves given LVADs have been studied to determine changes in platelet turnover induced by the device and modified by time and anticoagulants. Passivation with time occurs but is surprisingly incomplete even one month later and despite coumadin, aspirin and dipyridamole. Without these drugs, enhanced platelet turnover and local thrombus formation on the
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Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 2017
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have become useful adjuncts in the treatment of patients with end-stage heart failure. LVAD implantation is associated with a unique set of problems; one such problem is device infection. We report our experience with flap salvage of infected and/or exposed LVAD hardware.Between 2011 and 2016, 49 patients ...
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Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have become useful adjuncts in the treatment of patients with end-stage heart failure. LVAD implantation is associated with a unique set of problems; one such problem is device infection. We report our experience with flap salvage of infected and/or exposed LVAD hardware.Between 2011 and 2016, 49 patients ...
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Comparative Evaluation of Disk- and Tri Leaflet Valves in Left-Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD)
The International Journal of Artificial Organs, 1988Two identical LVADs were equipped with different types of heart valve prostheses (Björk-Shiley disk and PU-valves) and tested in two simultaneous calf experiments for 28 days each. Noise levels, accelerations of the pump housing and thrombus formation were higher for the mechanical valve pump.
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Self-care in patients with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD): A systematic review
Applied Nursing ResearchSelf-care is essential for patient with chronic conditions such as heart failure. Self-care facilitates adaptation in patients with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), improving their outcomes and preventing complications. Currently, no studies provide an overview of self-care in people with LVADs.The present literature review aims to summarize ...
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