The Importance of the Management of Infectious Complications for Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Device

A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy is the viable option for patients with advanced heart failure as a bridge to transplantation, bridge to recovery, or destination therapy. Although application of LVAD support has become a standard option, serious complications or adverse events related...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Michinari Hieda, Makoto Sata, Takeshi Nakatani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
DLI
BSI
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/3/3/750