Risk factors, diagnostic methods and treatment of infection in adult patients undergoing left ventricular assist device implantation: A scoping review
SMG Brandão, MBM Urasaki, DMP Lemos… - Intensive and Critical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Evidence on infection risk factors is scarce, and precise localization of the site
of infection and its treatment remain clinically challenging. Objectives This study aimed to …
of infection and its treatment remain clinically challenging. Objectives This study aimed to …
Association between psychosocial factors and left ventricular assist device implant outcomes: A systematic review
JJ Choi, S Bhasin, J Levstik, P Walsh… - General Hospital …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Psychosocial assessment is a core component of the multidisciplinary
evaluation for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. The degree to which …
evaluation for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. The degree to which …
The LVAD Patient Bridging to Wellness: Psychological Assessment and Rehabilitation
MA Dew - Textbook of Transplantation and Mechanical Support …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
A critical area of psychosocial benefit pertains to patients' psychological well‐being and
rehabilitation after left ventricular support device (LVAD) implantation. This chapter …
rehabilitation after left ventricular support device (LVAD) implantation. This chapter …
Sex difference in the impact of smoking on left ventricular assist device outcomes
T Imamura, P Combs, U Siddiqi… - Journal of Cardiac …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background Active smoking is associated with worse clinical outcomes following left
ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. However, the effect of sex differences in …
ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. However, the effect of sex differences in …
An international survey: Tobacco smoking cessation strategies within left ventricular assist device centers
Background: Tobacco smoking is a significant source of morbidity in patients with a durable
left ventricular assist device. While various cessation strategies have been investigated, the …
left ventricular assist device. While various cessation strategies have been investigated, the …
[PDF][PDF] Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Advanced Heart Failure Patients Undergoing VAD Implantation and Cardiac Transplantation: How Much Do We …
Patients who undergo advanced surgical therapies such as cardiac transplants (cardiac
allografts) or ventricular assist devices (VADs) are significantly affected by mental health …
allografts) or ventricular assist devices (VADs) are significantly affected by mental health …
[PDF][PDF] What did we learn about VADs in 2020?
M Guglin - The VAD Journal, 2021 - digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu
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