Feasibility and Accuracy of Blood Pressure Measurement by Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD)

Blood pressure (BP) control reduces stroke in LVAD patients. Home monitoring is key for optimal control. Measurement by Doppler is the most reliable non-invasive method. No study assessed the feasibility of Doppler BP obtained by LVAD patients and caregivers.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: (849) Source Type: research