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View article: Pressure-Volume Loop Optimization of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in a Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient
Pressure-Volume Loop Optimization of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in a Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient Open
Biventricular PV loops provide unique insight to individualize optimization of native ventricular function in continuous flow device-based support.
View article: Heterogeneity in HeartMate 3 implanting center infection management reveals opportunities for quality improvement and best practice initiatives during left ventricular assist device support
Heterogeneity in HeartMate 3 implanting center infection management reveals opportunities for quality improvement and best practice initiatives during left ventricular assist device support Open
Given the burden of DR-infections, best practice recommendations are needed to standardize care. Application of Chl-Sil DL dressings could be a first step in achieving care standardization, while frequent dressing changes following DL inco…
View article: Assessment of Left‐Sided Hemodynamics With Exercise in Patients With Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Support
Assessment of Left‐Sided Hemodynamics With Exercise in Patients With Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Support Open
Background Addition of left heart catheterization (LHC) to exercise protocols allows for a unique focus on parameters of systolic and diastolic responses to increased activity in patients with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support.…
View article: A Wireless, Wearable Ultrasound for Assessing Left Ventricular Assist Device Hemodynamics: A Case Series
A Wireless, Wearable Ultrasound for Assessing Left Ventricular Assist Device Hemodynamics: A Case Series Open
Optimizing left ventricular assist device (LVAD)–patient interaction is important. This is typically accomplished via an outpatient ramp test, monitored by echocardiography and/or invasive measures. We have developed a wireless, wearable D…
View article: The 2023 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for Mechanical Circulatory Support: A 10- Year Update
The 2023 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for Mechanical Circulatory Support: A 10- Year Update Open
Project Leaders: Diyar Saeed, MD, PhD; David Feldman, MD, PhD and David D'Alessandro, MD Task Force 1 Co-Chairs: Guy MacGowan, MD and Palak Shah, MD, MS Contributing Writers: Manreet Kanwar, MD, Antonio Loforte, MD, Feras Khaliel, MD, Salp…
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View article: HeartWare Thrombosis After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination
HeartWare Thrombosis After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination Open
View article: Pulsatile Pressure Delivery of Continuous Flow LVAD is Speed Dependent and Markedly Reduced Relative to Heart Failure Patients
Pulsatile Pressure Delivery of Continuous Flow LVAD is Speed Dependent and Markedly Reduced Relative to Heart Failure Patients Open
View article: Fecal Transplant for Recurrent Clostridium difficile Colitis in CF-LVAD Supported Patients
Fecal Transplant for Recurrent Clostridium difficile Colitis in CF-LVAD Supported Patients Open
View article: Does Hemoglobin A1c Accurately Depict Diabetic Control in LVAD Patients?
Does Hemoglobin A1c Accurately Depict Diabetic Control in LVAD Patients? Open
View article: Optimization Prior to Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation is Associated with Reduced Risk of Severe Early Post-Implant Complications
Optimization Prior to Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation is Associated with Reduced Risk of Severe Early Post-Implant Complications Open
View article: Institutional preparedness strategies for heart failure, durable left ventricular assist device, and heart transplant patients during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
Institutional preparedness strategies for heart failure, durable left ventricular assist device, and heart transplant patients during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic Open
View article: Predictors and Clinical Outcomes of Vasoplegia in Patients Bridged to Heart Transplantation With Continuous‐Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Predictors and Clinical Outcomes of Vasoplegia in Patients Bridged to Heart Transplantation With Continuous‐Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices Open
Background The presence of a durable left ventricular assist device ( LVAD ) is associated with increased risk of vasoplegia in the early postoperative period following heart transplantation ( HT ). However, preoperative predictors of vaso…
View article: Diastolic Pulmonary Gradient as a Predictor of Right Ventricular Failure After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Diastolic Pulmonary Gradient as a Predictor of Right Ventricular Failure After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Open
Background Diastolic pulmonary gradient ( DPG ) was proposed as a better marker of pulmonary vascular remodeling compared with pulmonary vascular resistance ( PVR ) and transpulmonary gradient ( TPG ). The prognostic significance of DPG in…
View article: Hemodynamic Assessment of Patients With and Without Heart Failure Symptoms Supported by a Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device
Hemodynamic Assessment of Patients With and Without Heart Failure Symptoms Supported by a Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Open
Patients with recurrent HF symptoms after LVAD implantation display more profound hemodynamic derangements, greater burden of RV failure, and increased rates of all-cause mortality compared with LVAD recipients with resolved HF symptoms.
View article: Heartmate ii left ventricular assist device extensive driveline fracture: hanging on by a thread
Heartmate ii left ventricular assist device extensive driveline fracture: hanging on by a thread Open
View article: Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Outcomes in Patients Supported With Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Outcomes in Patients Supported With Left Ventricular Assist Devices Open
Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a risk factor for morbidity and mortality in patients with heart failure. The effect of DM on post–left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation outcomes is unclear. This study sought to investigat…
View article: A 7 Center Review of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Caregiver Perceptions
A 7 Center Review of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Caregiver Perceptions Open
View article: Danazol for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Patients: A Multicenter Experience
Danazol for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Patients: A Multicenter Experience Open
View article: Psychosocial characteristics and outcomes in patients with left ventricular assist device implanted as destination therapy
Psychosocial characteristics and outcomes in patients with left ventricular assist device implanted as destination therapy Open
View article: Are Psychosocial Characteristics Predictive of Death and Rehospitalization After Destination Left Ventricular Assist Device
Are Psychosocial Characteristics Predictive of Death and Rehospitalization After Destination Left Ventricular Assist Device Open
View article: Attenuation in Peripheral Endothelial Function After Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy Is Associated With Cardiovascular Adverse Events
Attenuation in Peripheral Endothelial Function After Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy Is Associated With Cardiovascular Adverse Events Open
Peripheral endothelial function had a significant and persistent decline up to 5 months following implantation of CF-LVAD, and this decline was associated with adverse cardiovascular events. These findings may provide insight into some of …