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Left ventricular assist device implantation and concomitant aortic valve replacement [PDF]

Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2019
Introduction. The implantable device for mechanical support of the left ventricular circulation (LVAD) is widely applied as a therapeutic option for survival and improvement of the quality of life in patients with the end-stage heart failure.
Mikić Aleksandar, Nestorović Emilija, Bilbija Ilija, Terzić Duško, Putnik Svetozar   +4 more
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Impact of diastolic pulmonary gradient and pulmonary vascular remodeling on survival after left ventricular assist device implantation and heart transplantation

The Egyptian Heart Journal, 2023
Background The left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are increasingly used for advanced heart failure as a bridge to heart transplantation or as a destination therapy. The aim of this study was to investigate the changes of diastolic pulmonary gradient
Mohamed Laimoud, Emad Hakami, Mary Jane Maghirang, Tahir Mohamed   +3 more
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Surgical treatment of the left ventricular assist device drive line infection with abscess formation [PDF]

Scripta Medica, 2018
Specific left ventricular assist device infections are the leading cause of morbidity and second most common cause of death in patients who survive the first six months after implanting device, and also they are the most common cause of readmissions to ...
Terzic Duško, Nestorović Emilija, Putnik Svetozar, Kačar Saša, Jovičić Vladimir, Janjić Ana, Ristić Miljko   +6 more
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Left ventricular assist device implantation as bridge to heart transplantation [PDF]

Scripta Medica, 2017
Heart transplantation is a method of choice for the surgical treatment of a terminal stage of cardiac insufficiency. The lack of donors that all health systems in the world are experiencing has led to the intensive development of devices for permanent ...
Terzić Duško, Putnik Svetozar, Nestorović Emilija, Marković Dejan, Ristić Miljko   +4 more
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A multidisciplinary approach for the emergency care of patients with left ventricular assist devices: A practical guide

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2022
The use of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as a bridge-to-transplantation or destination therapy to support cardiac function in patients with end-stage heart failure (HF) is increasing in all developed countries.
Matteo Cameli, Maria Concetta Pastore, Giulia Elena Mandoli, Federico Landra, Matteo Lisi, Matteo Lisi, Luna Cavigli, Flavio D'Ascenzi, Marta Focardi, Chiara Carrucola, Aleksander Dokollari, Gianluigi Bisleri, Charilaos Tsioulpas, Sonia Bernazzali, Massimo Maccherini, Serafina Valente   +15 more
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A Peek at LVADs Pumping to Recovery

Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology, 2022
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have revolutionized the management of patients with advanced heart failure refractory to medical therapy. Current indications of LVADs include Bridge to Transplantation (BTT), Destination Therapy (DT) for long-term use, Bridge to the Decision (BTD) used as a temporary measure, and lastly Bridge to Recovery (BTR).
Samiullah Arshad, Rachel D Cutting, Daniel J Stephens, Ythan H Goldberg, Claudius Mahr, Mahender Vyasabattu, Ahmed H Abdelfattah, Gaurang N Vaidya   +7 more
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Association between early ventricular arrhythmias and mortality in destination vs. bridge patients on continuous flow LVAD support

Scientific Reports, 2021
The association between ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) and mortality in patients supported by continuous flow left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) remains controversial.
Zeina Jedeon, Rebecca Cogswell, Jessica Schultz, Lisa Von Wald, Ranjit John, Henri Roukoz   +5 more
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Impact of Diabetes and Glycemia on Cardiac Improvement and Adverse Events Following Mechanical Circulatory Support

Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease
Background Type 2 diabetes is prevalent in cardiovascular disease and contributes to excess morbidity and mortality. We sought to investigate the effect of glycemia on functional cardiac improvement, morbidity, and mortality in durable left ventricular ...
Christos P. Kyriakopoulos, Iosif Taleb, Eleni Tseliou, Konstantinos Sideris, Rana Hamouche, Eleni Maneta, Marisca Nelson, Ethan Krauspe, Sean Selko, Joseph R. Visker, Elizabeth Dranow, Matthew L. Goodwin, Rami Alharethi, Omar Wever‐Pinzon, James C. Fang, Josef Stehlik, Craig H. Selzman, Thomas C. Hanff, Stavros G. Drakos   +18 more
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Heart phantom with electrical properties of heart muscle tissue

Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, 2018
The weakened heart is supported by a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) to supply the heart muscle with oxygenated blood. In case the heart muscle recovers during LVAD therapy, the patient has to be weaned from the device.
Korn Leonie, Lyra Simon, Rüschen Daniel, Pugovkin Alexander, Telyshev Dmitry, Leonhardt Steffen, Walter Marian   +6 more
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Heart-Failing Jehovah's Witness Patient Successfully Treated by Minimally Invasive LVAD Implantation without Any Blood Transfusions

The Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports, 2015
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation without the use of any blood products is considered as a challenge. We present a 48-year-old patient (175 cm, 75 kg, body mass index 24.5 kg/m2) who was admitted to our clinic due to end-stage heart ...
Jasmin S. Hanke, Murat Avsar, Axel Haverich, Jan D. Schmitto   +3 more
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