Stroke after implantation of continuous flow left ventricular assist devices

ConclusionThe occurrence of stroke significantly increases morbidity and mortality after LVAD implantation. Despite an adverse impact on survival and quality of life, several patients who suffered stroke still received a heart transplant. Furthermore, none of our patients had recurrence of a neurological event. Strict implementation of anticoagulation protocols is likely the mainstay of preventing this devastating complication.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - May 20, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Athanasios Tsiouris, Ioannis Heliopoulos, Dimitrios Mikroulis, Panayiotis D. Mitsias Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research