The Combination of Left Ventricular Assist Device and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy May Promote Myocardial Recovery in Obese Advanced Chronic Heart Failure Patients

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has been associated with efficient and durable weight loss in obese patients with advanced heart failure (AHF) who undergo LVAD support. However, the effects of this combinatory approach on myocardial recovery remain undefined. Thus, we sought to evaluate the potential association between the combination therapy (LVAD support and LSG) and myocardial recovery in this patient cohort.

Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 16, 2019 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: G. Poglajen, S. Kumar, B. Akkanti, R. Radovancevic, S. Nathan, M. Jumean, M.H. Akay, M. Patel, B. Vrtovec, B. Kar, I.D. Gregoric Tags: 178 Source Type: research