Management of Ischemic Stroke Following Left Ventricular Assist Device

Acute ischemic stroke is a common complication and an important source of morbidity and mortality in patients with left ventricular assist devices. There are no standardized protocols to guide management of ischemic stroke among patients with left ventricular assist device. We evaluated our experience treating patients who had an acute ischemic stroke following left ventricular assist device placement.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research