Outcomes of heart transplant recipients with prior left ventricular assist device associated stroke

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) improve survival in patients with end-stage heart failure but are associated with ischemic stroke and intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). The impact of LVAD-associated stroke on transplant candidacy and outcomes has not been characterized.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research