Right heart failure before LVAD implantation predicts right heart failure after LVAD implantation – is it that easy?

Right heart failure before LVAD implantation predicts right heart failure after LVAD implantation – is it that easy?

Abstract Background Right heart failure (RHF) after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is common and associated with worse outcome. Prediction of RHF remains challenging. Our study aims to assess predictors of RHF focusing on clinical manifestations. Methods We retrospectively analyz...

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Main Authors: Tobias Wagner, Alexander M. Bernhardt, Christina Magnussen, Hermann Reichenspurner, Stefan Blankenberg, Hanno Grahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
LVAD
Ventricular assist device
Continuous flow
Right heart failure
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-020-01150-x

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