Timing and trends of right atrial pressure and risk of right heart failure after left ventricular assist device implantation

Elevated right atrial pressure (RAP) is associated with poor outcomes after LVAD implantation. However, the optimal time for RAP measurement and the importance of resolution of right heart congestion prior to LVAD implantation remain unclear.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - January 21, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gaurav Gulati, Nilay Sutaria, Amanda R Vest, David D DeNofrio, Masashi Kawabori, Gregory Couper, Michael Kiernan Source Type: research