Systolic Blood Pressure and Outcomes in Patients on Continuous Flow LVAD Support: An INTERMACS Analysis

High mean arterial pressures in continuous flow (cf) LVAD patients are associated with increased stroke and pump thrombosis risks. Optimal thresholds for systolic blood pressure are unknown.

Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 31, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: J.A. Cowger, T. Chamogeorgakis, J. Borgi, G. Grafton, Y. Selektor, H. Nemeh, C. Williams, C. Tita, D. Lanfear Source Type: research