Influence of Device Type on Stroke Risk in Women Undergoing LVAD Implantation
Stroke risk after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation seems to be increased in women. The role of device type has not previously been investigated. We hypothesized that stroke risk in female patients was influenced by LVAD device type.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: R.J. Vela, J. Pruszynski, A. Amin, M. Drazner, L.C. Huffman, M. Peltz Tags: 398 Source Type: research
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