Heart failure (HF) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Heart transplantation
(HT) is a life-saving procedure for patients with advanced heart failure, but availability is …

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are becoming a more frequent life-support
intervention. Gaining an understanding of risk factors for infection and management …

Long-term mechanical circulatory support (LT-MCS) is an important treatment modality for
patients with severe heart failure. Different devices are available, and many—sometimes …

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have revolutionized the treatment of advanced heart
failure, but infection remains a substantial risk. LVAD driveline infections (DLIs) are the most …

With the rising prevalence of heart disease in the United States, there is increasing reliance
on durable mechanical circulatory support (MCS) to treat patients with end-stage heart …

Background Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) improve quality of life in end-stage heart
failure but can cause serious complications such as infections with driveline infection …

Objectives The implantable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a major therapeutic
development for end-stage heart failure in selected patients. As their use is expanding …

A Insuficiência Cardíaca (IC) é a consequência de todas as cardiopatias, e sua prevalência
vem aumentando exponencialmente, tanto nos países desenvolvidos como naqueles em …

Abstract The Infectious Diseases Community of Practice of the American Society of
Transplantation has published evidenced‐based guidelines on the prevention and …

Infection is the most common complication in patients undergoing ventricular assist device
(VAD) implantation. Driveline exit site (DLES) infection is the most frequent VAD infection …