Short-term results with transcatheter aortic valve replacement for treatment of left ventricular assist device patients with symptomatic aortic insufficiency
A Yehya, V Rajagopal, C Meduri, J Kauten… - The Journal of Heart and …, 2019 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND After 3 years of continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (CF-LVAD)
support, nearly a third of patients develop at least moderate aortic insufficiency (AI) …
support, nearly a third of patients develop at least moderate aortic insufficiency (AI) …
Revisiting ICD Therapy for Primary Prevention in Patients With Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are recommended to reduce the risk of sudden
cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The …
cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The …
Is it time to revisit ICD indications?
The current ACC/AHA/HFSA 2017 guidelines recommend implantable cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD) as primary prevention in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction …
defibrillator (ICD) as primary prevention in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction …
Validity and reliability of the self‐care behaviour scale for patients with left ventricular assist device
HJ Yoo, JL Shim, MS Kim - Nursing Open, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Aims To evaluate the validity and reliability of the self‐care behaviour scale for patients with
left ventricular assist devices. Design Methodological study. Methods The English version of …
left ventricular assist devices. Design Methodological study. Methods The English version of …
Readmissions after left ventricular assist device implantation: Considerations for nurse practitioners
JA Kaiser - Journal of the American Association of Nurse …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background and purpose: Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy is becoming a
widespread treatment for advanced heart failure. Implantation of an LVAD introduces …
widespread treatment for advanced heart failure. Implantation of an LVAD introduces …
Protocol-based anticoagulation management for mechanical circulatory support patients can be safe and efficient
SE Birk, A Ingemi, P Bourassa… - … Journal of Artificial …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Achieving optimal anticoagulation remains a significant challenge in managing
patients on left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support. Maintaining tight control of …
patients on left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support. Maintaining tight control of …
LVAD Woes: Lub-Dub, Lub-Dub, Lub-Dub…or Maybe Not!
N Kman, L Adrian - Case Studies in Emergency Medicine: LEARNing …, 2020 - Springer
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are designed to assist left ventricular output in
patients with severe cardiomyopathy. There are two types of LVADs: pulsatile flow and …
patients with severe cardiomyopathy. There are two types of LVADs: pulsatile flow and …
Lub-Dub… or Maybe Not!
N Kman, L Adrian - Case Studies in Emergency Medicine - Springer
A 57-year-old male with history of ischemic cardiomyopathy eventually necessitating LVAD
placement presented with shortness of breath. He complained of progressively worsening …
placement presented with shortness of breath. He complained of progressively worsening …