Electrical Storm in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Risk Factors, Incidence, and Impact on Survival

Ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) and electrical storm (ES) are recognized complications following left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, although their association with long term outcomes remains poorly understood.

Source: Heart Rhythm - April 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Michael R. Rehorn, Eric Black-Maier, Rahul Loungani, Sounok Sen, Albert Y. Sun, Daniel J. Friedman, Jason I. Koontz, Jacob N. Schroder, Carmelo A. Milano, Michel G. Khouri, Jason N. Katz, Chetan B. Patel, Sean D. Pokorney, James P. Daubert, Jonathan P. Pi Source Type: research