Weight evolution after implantation of left ventricular assist device: Do we need to interfere?

CONCLUSION: Although the initial 6 months evolve beneficial, all patients gain weight in the second year and do not further improve their exercise capacity.
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Source: The International Journal of Artificial Organs - February 21, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Vandersmissen K, Jacobs S, Fresiello L, Gerits K, Roppe M, Van den Bossche K, Droogne W, Meyns B Tags: Int J Artif Organs Source Type: research