A Case Series Of LVAD Explantation In Patients With Myocardial Recovery

Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) are durable mechanical support devices implanted in patients with refractory heart failure to improve survival and quality of life. In a certain subset of patients, we observe myocardial recovery significant enough to enable the removal of the LVAD. This case series describes the appropriate explanation of ten patients who received LVADs, and the criteria used to determine the appropriate times for LVAD removal.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: 115 Source Type: research