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Bridging the Gap to LVAD Recovery and Explantation
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation continues to occur at an exceedingly high rate due to the donor and supply mismatch when it comes to heart transplantation. LVADs however do not come without risk and have high rates of significant bleeding, stroke, pump thrombosis and infection. Most of the clinical and research efforts thus far have been focused on LVAD insertion with the goal of destination therapy or as a bridge to transplant. The goal of bridge to recovery has often been underestimated despite multiple studies showing reverse remodeling of the myocardium.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - July 31, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Karlee K. Hoffman, Manreet Kanwar Tags: 361 Source Type: research

Comparative Analysis of Established Risk Scores and Novel Hemodynamic Metrics in Predicting Right Ventricular Failure in Left Ventricular Assist Device Patients
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have become an important cornerstone in the management of advanced heart failure (HF) patients. These devices have alleviated the unacceptable mortality that was previously observed in advanced HF, particularly in those waiting on the heart transplant list.1 Despite the widespread adoption and success of LVADs for bridge-to-transplant or destination therapy indications, several attendant complications continue to limit the efficacy of LVADs.2,3 The prevention and management of certain complications such as bleeding, hemolysis, stroke and driveline infections has fortunately improved,...
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - February 18, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anthony E. Peters, LaVone A. Smith, Priscilla Ababio, Khadijah Breathett, Timothy L. McMurry, Jamie L.W. Kennedy, Mohammad Abuannadi, James Bergin, Sula Mazimba Tags: Clinical Investigation Source Type: research

Clinical Journey of Severe Heart Failure Patients after Left Ventricular Assistance Device Implant
This study aims to model the post-operative care pathway of patients after LVAD implementation using INTERMACS data.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Faezeh Movahedi, Lisa Lohmueller, Yiye Zhang, Rema Padman, James Antaki Source Type: research