Finding a proper "Mate": Comparison of left ventricular assist devices using cerebral oximetry.

CONCLUSION: Axial devices resulted in a greater increase in rSO2 than centrifugal pumps after separation from CPB. Further investigation is warranted to evaluate the effect of LVAD selection on long-term end-organ perfusion and subsequent patient outcomes. PMID: 33213260 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The International Journal of Artificial Organs - November 20, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Montgomery ML, Stannard B, Dzedzik S, Lin HM, Anyanwu A, Levin MA, Trinh M Tags: Int J Artif Organs Source Type: research