Longitudinal Trajectories of Hemodynamics Following Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

Continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have become the mainstay therapy for advanced heart failure (HF) patients, both as a bridge to transplantation and as destination therapy.1 LVADs improve clinical outcomes in HF patients by improving hemodynamics.2, 3 However, some patients develop HF symptoms following LVAD implantation, mainly due to right ventricular failure (RVF), a significant early postoperative complication following LVAD implantation.4, 5 Late-onset RVF can also occur during long-term LVAD support and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - February 2, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Takeo Fujino, Aline Sayer, Daisuke Nitta, Teruhiko Imamura, Nikhil Narang, Ann Nguyen, Daniel Rodgers, Jayant Raikhelkar, Bryan Smith, Gene Kim, Colleen LaBuhn, Valluvan Jeevanandam, Daniel Burkhoff, Gabriel Sayer, Nir Uriel Source Type: research