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HeartMate 3 Implantation via Only Left Thoracotomy: A Case Report

Journal of Chest Surgery, 2023
Median sternotomy is a standard surgical technique used for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. However, if sternotomy has a prohibitive surgical risk, LVAD implantation can be performed through only left thoracotomy.
Mi Young Jang, Jun Ho Lee, Su Ryeun Chung, Kiick Sung, Wook Sung Kim, Yang Hyun Cho   +5 more
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Linear tubular switched reluctance motor for heart assistance circulatory: Analytical and finite element modeling [PDF]

, 2011
A linear tubular switched reluctance motor is presented. This actuator is devoted to be used as a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). In order to avoid thrombosis, this actuator includes pump and valve functions. By using a St. Jude Medical mechanical
Leprince, Pascal, Martinez, Nicolas, N. Martinez, Llibre, Jean-François, B. Nogarede, P. Leprince, J-F. Llibre, Leprince, P., Nogarède, Bertrand, Martinez, N.   +9 more
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Renal Dysfunction in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Device

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal, 2022
Late-stage heart failure and renal dysfunction are often seen in conjunction. Cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) describes the complex interaction between the two disease states.
Lamees I. El Nihum, Nina Manian, Priya Arunachalam, Qasim Al Abri, Ashrith Guha   +4 more
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Estimation of Left Ventricular Stroke Work for Rotary Left Ventricular Assist Devices

, 2023
Continuous monitoring of left ventricular stroke work (LVSW) may improve the medical management of patients with rotary left ventricular assist devices (LVAD).
Moscato, Francesco, Gregory, Shaun D, Wu, Eric L, Eric L. Wu, John F. Fraser, Maw, Martin, Geoffrey Tansley, Andrew F. Stephens, Francesco Moscato, Shaun D. Gregory, Martin Maw, Michael C. Stevens, Tansley, Geoffrey, Stevens, Michael C, Stephens, Andrew F, Fraser, John F   +15 more
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Left Ventricular Assist Device Support Complicates the Exercise Physiology of Oxygen Transport and Uptake in Heart Failure [PDF]

, 2019
Low-output forward flow and impaired maximal exercise oxygen uptake (VO2 max) are hallmarks of patients in advanced heart failure. The continuous-flow left ventricular assist device is a cutting-edge therapy proven to increase forward flow, yet this ...
Erik H Van Iterson
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Ablation of ventricular tachycardia in a patient with a left ventricular assist device

Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi, 2020
The use of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as a bridge to heart transplantation (HTx) or as a destination therapy in patients with a contraindication for HTx is increasing.
Evrim Şimşek, Emin Evren Özcan, Emre Demir, Pelin Öztürk, Sanem Nalbantgil   +4 more
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HFA of the ESC position paper on the management of LVAD‐supported patients for the non‐LVAD specialist healthcare provider Part 3: at the hospital and discharge

ESC Heart Failure, 2021
The growing population of left ventricular assist device (LVAD)‐supported patients increases the probability of an LVAD‐ supported patient hospitalized in the internal or surgical wards with certain expected device related, and patient‐device interaction
Finn Gustafsson, Binyamin Ben Avraham, Ovidiu Chioncel, Tal Hasin, Avishai Grupper, Aviv Shaul, Sanemn Nalbantgil, Yoav Hammer, Wilfried Mullens, Laurens F. Tops, Jeremy Elliston, Steven Tsui, Davor Milicic, Johann Altenberger, Miriam Abuhazira, Stephan Winnik, Jacob Lavee, Massimo Francesco Piepoli, Lorrena Hill, Righab Hamdan, Arjang Ruhparwar, Stefan Anker, Marisa Generosa Crespo‐Leiro, Andrew J.S. Coats, Gerasimos Filippatos, Marco Metra, Giuseppe Rosano, Petar Seferovic, Frank Ruschitzka, Stamatis Adamopoulos, Yaron Barac, Nicolaas De Jonge, Maria Frigerio, Eva Goncalvesova, Israel Gotsman, Osnat Itzhaki Ben Zadok, Piotr Ponikowski, Luciano Potena, Arsen Ristic, Tiny Jaarsma, Tuvia Ben Gal   +40 more
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Typical but uncommon computed tomography angiographic appearance of left ventricular assist device: Awareness is key!

European Journal of Radiology Open, 2019
Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are now a standard of care for patients awaiting heart transplant. Our patient had undergone placement of the HeartWare LVAD and presented to the hospital with complaints of fatigue, dyspnea, fever and discharge ...
Priya Sarv, Watal Pankaj, Staron Michelle, Sato Shawn   +3 more
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Monitoring pulmonary pressures during long‐term continuous‐flow left ventricular assist device and fixed pulmonary hypertension: redefining alleged pathophysiological mechanisms?

ESC Heart Failure, 2020
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) type II (classified by the World Health Organization) is a common complication in chronic left‐sided heart failure. In advanced heart failure therapy, fixed PH is an absolute contraindication for heart transplantation after ...
Chantal C. De Bakker, Jesse F. Veenis, Olivier C. Manintveld, Alina A. Constantinescu, K. Caliskan, Corstiaan A. denUil, Jasper J. Brugts   +6 more
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The cost-effectiveness of left ventricular assist devices in end stage heart failure

, 2008
With a limited supply of donor hearts, individuals with end-stage heart failure have been offered hope through the use of mechanical devices. Left ventricular-assist devices (LVADs) are a technology designed to work in parallel with the heart but have ...
Bryant, Jackie, Colquitt, Jill L., Hutchinson, Julia, Loveman, Emma, Royle, Pam, Clegg, Andrew J., Scott, David A.   +6 more
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