For those patients who cannot get heart transplants rapidly or who are receiving LVADs as DT, a pump exchange with explantation of the old LVAD and replaced with a new LVAD are …

Left ventricular assist device (LVAD), as a mechanical circulatory support, has become a new light for patients with HF. With the technical advancements, LVADs work not only as a bridge to …

2022年8月5日 · In this review, we explore the engineering challenges of LVADs, how they were addressed over time, and the clinical outcomes that resulted from each major technological …

2023年8月8日 · Circulatory support with the use of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is an emerging field. The landmark REMATCH trial that compared LVADs with optimal medical …

RESULTS: The mean age of our LVAD recipients was 59.3 years (range 17-81), 76% (152/200) were males, and 49% were implanted for the indication of BTT. The survival rate for our LVAD …

2013年6月1日 · LVADs have become an important treatment option for the growing number of patients with end-stage heart failure. LVAD management is commonly complicated by VA in …

2021年8月1日 · Despite the demonstrated benefits of durable LVAD therapy in an elderly population, the use of durable LVADs in the elderly (>75 years of age) remained surprisingly …

2024年6月1日 · In their original iteration, LVADs were reserved for higher-risk patients, but advances in technology have led to better short- and long-term outcomes, and they can now …

2021年8月25日 · The study authors concluded that in elderly patients, LVADs are associated with increased functional capacity, similar improvements in quality of life, and fewer complications …

2022年12月14日 · We summarize the basic principles of LVAD care, including medical and surgical considerations. We also discuss the common complications associated with LVAD …