Comparison of Percutaneous and Surgical Right Ventricular Assist Device Support Following Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device Insertion

Early right ventricular (RV) failure affects up to 30-40% of patients undergoing left ventricular assist device (LVAD) insertion, and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in this population.1-5 Multiple tools for identifying patients at risk of RV failure have been proposed with varying degrees of accuracy.2-4,6 While some patients are supported sufficiently with medical therapy, others require RV mechanical support, traditionally with surgically implanted devices.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - December 21, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ellie J Coromilas, Koji Takeda, Masahiko Ando, Marisa Cevasco, Phillip Green, Dimitri Karmpaliotis, Ajay Kirtane, Veli K Topkara, Melana Yuzefpolskaya, Hiroo Takayama, Yoshifumi Naka, Daniel Burkhoff, Paolo C. Colombo, A. Reshad Garan Tags: Clinical Investigation Source Type: research