Tu1531 AN INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW OF GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING AMONG 563 CONTINUOUS FLOW LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE RECIPIENTS

Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy is a form of mechanical support for patients with advanced heart failure as either a bridge to transplant or destination therapy. The association between gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) and LVAD recipients is well established. Previous studies have indicated device differences between Heartmate II (HM II) and Heartware. The aim of this study was to further investigate these differences, identify associations with GIB, and further understand endoscopic management of GIB among LVAD recipients.

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - May 31, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Michael Kalinowski, Shana Kothari, Matthew Kobeszko, Greta Josephson, William Cotts, Sunil Pauwaa, Antone Tatooles, Rogelio G. Silva, Imad E. Elkhatib Tags: Poster abstracts Source Type: research